Medical Assistant (MA) - Linwood Primary Care

Virtua Health•Linwood, NJ

5d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Linwood Primary Care location. 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 employee’s certification and under physician supervision. Depending on the assignment, the Medical Assistant may also work as part of Clinical Support Services, using a team-based approach to support care coordination and patient outcomes. This includes preparing charts before visits, obtaining lab and test results, ensuring appropriate record documentation, identifying care gaps, and communicating items for the practice to address at upcoming visits. The position is on-site, full-time, and requires availability for occasional late afternoons and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant.
BLS certification.
Availability to work occasional late afternoons and weekends.

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 preparing the patient and exam room for the provider.
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 about prescriptions and test results as directed and under physician supervision.
Perform and document daily regulatory testing to ensure clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
Maintain par levels of clinical supplies for the facility.
Perform front desk duties as directed, including patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.
Prepare charts before patient visits, obtain necessary lab and test results, ensure appropriate documentation, identify and close care gaps, and communicate items for the practice to address at upcoming visits.