Medical Assistant (MA) - Cardiology

Virtua Memorial Hospital•Voorhees, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is hiring a full-time, on-site Medical Assistant for its cardiology practice in Voorhees, New Jersey. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations by gathering and documenting vital signs, medical and social history, and chief complaints, and assists the clinical provider with patient examinations. The role performs clinical tasks within the scope of the employee’s certification under physician supervision. Duties may also include front desk work such as patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling. This is a first-shift position with 40 total weekly hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or the Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program.
Current Medical Assistant certification or registration.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

0–2 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 patients for provider exams.
Prepare examination rooms as required based on 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 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 required daily regulatory testing and document results to ensure clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
Maintain par levels of clinical supplies for the facility.
Perform front desk duties as directed, which may include patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.