Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics - Medical Assistant (MA) - Full Time

Virtua Health•Moorestown, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Virtua Health, the organization is dedicated to providing exceptional care to the community in South Jersey, focusing on wellness, prevention, and specialized medical services. The health system comprises over 14,000 colleagues, including 2,850 doctors, PAs, and nurse practitioners, operating five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations. Virtua Health is Magnet-recognized and has received multiple awards for quality, safety, and its outstanding work environment. They also offer community programs like Eat Well, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, and paramedic services, and are affiliated with Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The Medical Assistant (MA) position is a full-time, regular employee role, working 40 hours per week on the 1st Shift, primarily on-site at Moorestown or Bordentown locations. The role involves preparing patients, assisting clinical providers, and performing various clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a physician.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant.
BLS Certification required.
In the state of DE, certification is required within 1 year of hire.

Nice To Haves

0-2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.

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.