Lead Medical Assistant - Primary Care Practice
Lead Medical Assistant - Primary Care Practice
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17-07-2025
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At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists life-changing care or something in-between we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Lindenwold - 406 East Gibbsboro RoadEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
40Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Position Responsibilities
- Coordinates Chart Review/ Pre-visit planning efforts ensuring all recent clinical documents are available at the time of visit including: test results specialist consults discharge summaries etc.
- Collaborates with Practice Manager to conduct Daily Huddles and Weekly Care Team meetings in which the team will review practice population health data to improve care and achieve practice goals.
Provides oversight to patient flow by ensuring Medical Assistants efficiently perform the duties below:
- Prepare patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs chief complaint and preparing patient for provider exam.
- Prepare exam room as required based on chief complaint.
- Perform phlebotomy and obtains specimens for processing.
- Administer vaccines and complete required documentation.
- Perform diagnostic tests such as EKG Pulmonary Function etc. as directed and under the supervision of the physician.
- Screen and direct patient calls according to established protocol.
- Contact patients regarding prescriptions and testing results as directed by and under the supervision of the physician.
Coordinates Population Health efforts:
- Panel Management: Combs Value Based clinical registries to identify and contact patients with care gapsoverdue services such as mammograms immunizations laboratory tests for diabetes mellitus and annual wellness visits etc.
- Leads patient education efforts; supports and trains Medical Assistants in effectively delivering education to patients.
- Leads self-management efforts for patients with chronic conditions providing ongoing training and support to Medical Assistants with regard to health coaching and motivational interviewing.
Under direction of clinician coordinates Transitions of Care:
- Ensures outreach to patients within 48 hours of Hospital discharge or within 7 days of ED Visits schedules follow-up visits as appropriate.
- Facilitates hospital and other records into the EMR prior to visit.
Collaborates with Practice Manager to Coordinate Clinical Operations:
- Oversees daily regulatory testing as required and documents accordingly to ensure that clinical equipment is accurate and compliant. Serves as Point of Care representative for the office. Responsible for Vaccine Management.
- Oversight of all state reports logs and vaccines to ensure compliance.
Required Experience
1-3 years of Medical Assistant experience in a medical office preferred.
Required Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Training/Certification/Licensure
Must have current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant. BLS Certification Required.
Hourly Rate: $19.99 - $29.99 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicants 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. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.For more benefits information click here.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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