Virtua Medical Assistant Program Students
About The Position
Virtua Health is a healthcare system dedicated to serving the community with exceptional care. With over 14,000 colleagues, including skilled doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, Virtua Health utilizes the latest technologies and treatments to provide comprehensive care across South Jersey. The system includes multiple hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care centers, and numerous other locations. Virtua Health is committed to community well-being through various programs like Eat Well, telehealth, home health, and mobile screenings. They also have affiliations with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Requirements
- 0-2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.
- HS diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program.
- Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant. In the state of DE, certification is required within 1 year of hire.
- BLS Certification required.
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.
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
- employee assistance program that includes 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
