Medical Assistant (MA) - Primary Care

Virtua Health•Lindenwold, NJ

5d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports primary care providers and patients by preparing patients for examinations, collecting and documenting clinical information, and performing clinical tasks within the scope of certification under physician supervision. The role may also support clinical coordination by preparing charts before visits, obtaining test and lab information, ensuring accurate patient-record documentation, identifying care gaps, and communicating items that need attention at future visits. The Clinical Support Services Medical Assistant works closely with providers and other health care personnel to support patient care coordination, outcomes, patient flow, and clinic operations.

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 preparing the exam room according to the patient’s needs.
Perform phlebotomy and collect 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 at the facility.
Perform assigned front desk duties, 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 patient-record documentation, identify and close care gaps, and communicate items to be addressed at the next visit.