Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Position 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 that clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
• Maintains par level of clinical supplies for facility.
• Performs front desk duties as directed which may include registering patients, billing, and appointment scheduling.

Position Qualifications

• Required / Experience: 0-2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.
• Required Education: HS diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program.
• Training/Certifications/Licensure: Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant. In the state of DE, certification is required within 1 year of hire. BLS Certification required.

Benefits

• 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, 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.
• An employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.