Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Urgent Care

Virtua Health•Hammonton, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is hiring a per-diem Medical Assistant for its on-site urgent care location in Hammonton, New Jersey. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations and assists clinical providers by obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical and social history, and the chief complaint. The role also performs clinical tasks within the scope of the employee’s certification and under physician supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or the Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program.
Current Medical Assistant certification or registration.
BLS certification.
0–2 years of similar job experience in a medical office is preferred.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of similar job experience in a medical office.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for exams by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaints, and preparing the exam room according to the 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 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 facility par levels of clinical supplies.
Perform front desk duties as directed, including patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.