Certified Medical Assistant: Elevate Patient Care & Vitals

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to manage patient flow, document vitals, and support providers. This role involves greeting patients, assisting with exams, drawing blood, and preparing specimens while ensuring accurate charting in EMR.

Responsibilities include collecting history, coordinating scheduling, and maintaining infection control and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medical Assistant.
• If un-certified at hire, must have completed a medical assistant training program or have two years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 18 months of hire.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Proficiency in basic clinical skills (phlebotomy, vitals, injections).
• Knowledge of infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely, courteous manner.
• Obtains patient vitals (height, weight, BP) and chief complaint and documents in the chart.
• Assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Draws blood and assists in obtaining other specimens as needed.
• Prepares and routes specimens to laboratories and documents patient info in EMR.
• Maintains infection control and safety protocols and assists with patient scheduling.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Education

Medical Assistant certification (CMA) or equivalent

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to manage patient flow, document vitals, and support providers. This role involves greeting patients, assisting with exams, drawing blood, and preparing specimens while ensuring accurate charting in EMR.

Responsibilities include collecting history, coordinating scheduling, and maintaining infection control and patient confidentiality.