Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Zero to two years of similar job experience in a medical office is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) plan; 401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws
• Short-term disability
• Optional long-term disability
• Colleague and dependent life insurance
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions