Medical Assistant - Female Pelvic Medicine

Virtua Health•Cherry Hill, AR

9d•$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 histories, and chief complaints. The role performs clinical tasks within the scope of the employee’s certification and under physician supervision. Duties may also include specimen collection, phlebotomy, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, patient call handling, maintaining clinical supplies and equipment, and front desk tasks.

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; in Delaware, certification is required within one year of hire.
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaints, preparing patients for provider exams, and preparing 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 testing, 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 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.