Medical Assistant - Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics
Virtua Memorial Hospital•Medford, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations and assists clinical providers by obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical and social history, and chief complaints. The role performs clinical tasks within the scope of the Medical Assistant’s certification and under physician supervision. Duties may also include patient-call screening, equipment testing, supply maintenance, and front-desk support.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program.
- Current Medical Assistant certification or registration.
- BLS certification.
- In Delaware, Medical Assistant certification is required within one year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- 0–2 years of similar experience in a medical office is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and document vital signs and chief complaints, prepare patients for provider examinations, and prepare exam rooms according to the patient’s chief complaint.
- Perform phlebotomy and obtain specimens for processing.
- Administer vaccines and complete required documentation.
- Perform diagnostic tests, such as EKG and pulmonary function testing, as directed and under physician supervision.
- Screen and direct patient calls according to established protocols.
- Contact patients about prescriptions and test results as directed and under physician supervision.
- Complete and document daily regulatory testing to ensure clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
- Maintain facility par levels of clinical supplies.
- Perform directed front-desk duties, which may include patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) plan (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave as provided under applicable state and local laws
- Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
- Colleague and dependent life insurance
- Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program, including free counseling sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
