Medical Assistant (MA) - Part Time

Virtua Health•Camden, NJ

10d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is hiring a part-time Medical Assistant at its Camden location. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations and assists clinical providers by obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical and social histories, and chief complaints. The role performs clinical tasks within the scope of the employee’s certification and under physician supervision. It is an on-site, first-shift position scheduled for 30 hours per week.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One to three years of similar experience in a medical office is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaints, and prepare exam rooms based on 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 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 par levels of clinical supplies for the facility.
Perform front desk duties as directed, which may include patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.