Medical Assistant (MA)

About the role

Prepares patients and assists clinical providers with patient examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs, past medical history, social history, and chief complaints. Performs various clinical tasks within the scope of their certification and under the supervision of the physician.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaint, and preparing patient for provider exam.
• Prepares exam room as required based on chief complaint.
• Performs phlebotomy and obtains specimens for processing.
• Administers vaccines and completes required documentation.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as EKG, Pulmonary Function, etc. as directed and under the supervision of the physician.
• Screens and directs patient calls according to established protocol.
• Contacts patients regarding prescriptions and testing results as directed by and under the supervision of the physician.
• Performs daily regulatory testing as required and documents accordingly to ensure clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
• Maintains par level of clinical supplies for the facility.
• Performs front desk duties as directed, which may include registering patients, billing, and appointment scheduling.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.
• BLS Certification required.

Pay

$19.54 - $29.20 hourly

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement).
• Paid time off and paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws.
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability.
• Colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.