Medical Assistant

Overview

At Virtua Health, we exist to better serve you by connecting you to the care you need in wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between. We are a Magnet-recognized health system with multiple hospitals and care locations, affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. We strive to bring resources and health services into communities through programs such as Eat Well food access, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling.

Cherry Hill - 1945 Route 70

On-Site

Employment Type:

Regular
Employment Classification:
Regular
Time Type:
Part time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)
Total Weekly

Hours:

20

Moorestown - 401 Young Ave

Prepares patient and assists clinical provider with patient examination by obtaining and documenting vital signs, past medical history, social history and chief complaint. Performs various clinical tasks within the scope of their certification and under the supervision of the physician.

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, chief complaint, and preparing patient for provider exam. Prepares exam room as required based on chief complaint.
• Performs phlebotomy and obtains specimens for processing. Administers vaccines and completes required documentation. Performs diagnostic tests such as EKG, Pulmonary Function, etc. as directed and under the supervision of the physician.
• Screens and directs patient calls according to established protocol. Contacts patients regarding prescriptions and testing results as directed by and under the supervision of the physician.
• Performs daily regulatory testing as required and documents accordingly to ensure that clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
• Maintains par level of clinical supplies for facility.
• Performs front desk duties as directed which may include registering patients, billing, and appointment scheduling.

• 0-2 years of similar job experience in a medical office preferred.
• Education:
  
  HS diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Virtua Health Medical Assistant Program.
• Training/Certifications/Licensure:
  Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant. In the state of DE, certification is required within 1 year of hire. BLS Certification required.

Hourly Rate: $19.54 - $29.20. The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

For more benefits information, please review the plan documents.