Medical Assistant (MA)

Virtua Health•Jacksboro, TN

5d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for an on-site role at 200 Bowman Drive. The position supports patient care and clinical operations in a medical practice or clinical support services setting. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations, gathers and documents relevant clinical information, and performs clinical tasks within the scope of certification under physician supervision. In a practice setting, the Medical Assistant assists the clinical provider by obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical and social history, and the chief complaint. In Clinical Support Services, the role uses a team-based approach to coordinate patient care and support efficient patient flow. Duties include preparing charts before visits, obtaining necessary information such as test results, ensuring appropriate documentation, identifying care gaps, and communicating items for follow-up at future visits. This is a regular, full-time employee position with a first-shift schedule and 40 weekly hours. The hourly rate is $19.54–$29.20, varying based on experience, internal equity, and market data.

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

1–3 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs and the chief complaint, and preparing the patient and exam room for the provider.
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 regarding 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 clinical supplies at the required par level.
Perform front desk duties as directed, which may include patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.
Prepare charts before patient visits, obtain necessary information such as laboratory and test results, and ensure appropriate documentation in patient records.
Identify and close care gaps and communicate with practices about items to address at the next visit.