Certified OB-GYN Medical Assistant: Elevate Patient Care

Mary Washington Healthcare; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Virginia is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to support providers by managing patient flow, taking vitals, and handling clerical duties.

You will assist with examinations, draw blood, prepare specimens, document in EMR, and communicate test results under supervision. Certification is required or must be obtained within 18 months; BLS CPR required at hire.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medical Assistant.
• In lieu of certification at hire, must have successfully completed a medical assistant training program or have two years of experience as a Medical Assistant (eq. Army Medic, Navy Corpsman) at hire.
• For those that have completed a medical assistant training program or have two years of experience, must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 18 months of hire.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Proficiency in basic clinical skills as required by specialty (i.e. phlebotomy, blood pressure, EKG, injections) required.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting preferred.
• Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.
• EOE and pay equity statements included in posting.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients to exam room in a timely and courteous manner.
• Reviews patient chart to ensure all reports and results required by provider are available prior to exam/treatment.
• Obtains reports and results as required.
• Obtains and documents patient chief complaint.
• Obtains and documents patient vitals (height, weight, BP).
• Assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Draws blood and/or assists in obtaining other specimens.
• Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
• Communicates with patients regarding provider advice/instructions within scope of training.
• Provides results and other information to patients as directed by provider.
• Assists patient with scheduling of future appointments, surgeries, and/or diagnostic testing.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

EMR experience

Phlebotomy

BLS CPR

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Medical Assistant certification within 18 months of hire

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare in Virginia is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to support providers by managing patient flow, taking vitals, and handling clerical duties.

You will assist with examinations, draw blood, prepare specimens, document in EMR, and communicate test results under supervision. Certification is required or must be obtained within 18 months; BLS CPR required at hire.