Medical Assistant (MA) - Primary Care, Mansfield

Virtua Health•Mansfield, OH

3d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Primary Care practice in Mansfield, New Jersey. The role prepares patients for examinations and assists clinical providers by obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical and social histories, and chief complaints. Medical Assistants perform clinical tasks within the scope of their certification and under physician supervision. The position may also support Clinical Support Services through a team-based approach to patient care coordination. This work includes preparing charts before visits, obtaining test and lab results, ensuring appropriate documentation, identifying care gaps, and communicating with practices about issues to address at upcoming visits. The role is on-site, regular, full-time employment on the first shift, with 40 weekly hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant.
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of similar job experience in a medical office is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaints, and prepare exam rooms based on patient needs.
Perform phlebotomy and obtain specimens for processing.
Administer vaccines and complete required documentation.
Perform diagnostic tests, such as EKG and pulmonary function tests, as directed and under physician supervision.
Screen and direct patient calls according to established protocols.
Contact patients regarding prescriptions and test results as directed and under physician supervision.
Perform and document required daily regulatory testing to ensure clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
Maintain par levels of clinical supplies.
Perform front desk duties as directed, which may include patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.
Prepare charts before patient visits, obtain necessary information such as lab and test results, ensure appropriate documentation, identify and close care gaps, and communicate issues for follow-up at the next visit.