Certified Medical Assistant – Float

Jobtailor; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Reston, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our clinical team. You will register patients, collect insurance information, perform vital signs, and assist with point-of-care testing in a fast-paced urgent care environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, BLS certification, and completion of a Medical Assisting program. Prior front desk experience is a plus, and you will handle duties from check-in to exam room prep and

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Minimum 1 year Medical Assistant experience.
• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire.
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting program preferred.
• Experience in urgent care, emergency department, or hospital setting preferred.
• Prior experience with patient registration or front desk responsibilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and collect demographic, insurance, and eligibility information.
• Process co-pays and assist with scheduling.
• Prepare patients for examination by obtaining medical history and documenting accurately in the medical record.
• Measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight.
• Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., flu, strep, urinalysis, EKG, pregnancy testing) and report results to providers.
• Draw blood and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepare, clean, and stock exam rooms; monitor inventory levels.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the medical record system.
• Support front desk responsibilities, including phone management and patient communication.
• Conduct patient follow-up calls as needed.
• Complete opening and closing duties, including cash handling and end-of-day reconciliation.
• Perform equipment checks, quality control, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Follow all clinical, safety, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient Registration

Vital Sign Measurement

Point-of-Care Testing

Blood Draw

Medical Record Documentation

Cash Handling

Inventory Management

Quality Control

Troubleshooting

Patient Follow-Up

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program Graduate

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

Medical Record System

Exam Room Equipment

Laboratory Analysis Tools

Job description

• Register patients and collect necessary demographic, insurance, and eligibility information
• Process co-pays and assist with scheduling
• Prepare patients for examination by obtaining medical history and documenting accurately in the medical record
• Measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight
• Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., flu, strep, urinalysis, EKG, pregnancy testing) and report results to providers
• Draw blood and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Prepare, clean, and stock exam rooms; monitor inventory levels
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the medical record system
• Support front desk responsibilities, including phone management and patient communication
• Conduct patient follow-up calls as needed
• Complete opening and closing duties, including cash handling and end-of-day reconciliation
• Perform equipment checks, quality control, and troubleshooting as needed
• Follow all clinical, safety, and organizational policies and procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assistant experience (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required at time of hire)
• Must be obtained through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting program (preferred)
• Experience in urgent care, emergency department, or hospital setting (preferred)
• Prior experience with patient registration or front desk responsibilities (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient registration, medical history documentation, and vital sign measurement while ensuring compliance with clinical and safety policies. Capable of performing point-of-care testing and maintaining accurate medical records in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medical Assistant Experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Patient Registration
• Point-of-Care Testing
• Vital Sign Measurement

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Registration
• Vital Sign Measurement
• Point-of-Care Testing
• Blood Draw
• Medical Record Documentation
• Cash Handling
• Inventory Management
• Quality Control
• Troubleshooting
• Patient Follow-Up

Soft Skills

• Patient Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Medical Assisting Program Graduate

Industry Keywords

• Urgent Care
• Emergency Department
• Hospital Setting
• Clinical Policies
• Safety Procedures

Tools & Technologies

• Medical Record System
• Exam Room Equipment
• Laboratory Analysis Tools