Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Ventnor

Virtua Health•Ventnor, MD

2d•$20 - $29•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 employee’s certification and under physician supervision. This is a full-time, on-site position at Virtua Health’s Ventnor location, working a first shift for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program.
Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant.
BLS certification required.
In Delaware, Medical Assistant certification is required within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of similar job experience in a medical office 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, including 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 and document required daily regulatory testing to ensure clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
Maintain clinical supply par levels for the facility.
Perform front desk duties as directed, which may include patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.