Part Time Medical Assistant (MA) - Urgent Care

Virtua Health Medical Assistant

Location : Washington - 239 Hurffville-CrossKeys Road

Employment Type : Employee

Employment Classification : Regular

Time Type : Part time

Work Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours : 24

On-Site Schedule : Every other weekend 8 : 30a 5p, Tuesday and Thursday 5p -9p, alternating Monday and Friday shifts 12 : 30p 9p.

Summary

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.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, and 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.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

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

Required Education

HS diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. In the state of DE, certification is required within 1 year of hire.

Training / Certifications / Licensure

Current certification / registration as a Medical Assistant.

BLS Certification required.

Hourly Rate : $18.88 - $28.29 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, but not limited to : 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, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.