Compassionate Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Support

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated; King George (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to manage patient flow, document vitals, and support providers in exams and procedures. The role requires MA certification or completion of MA training or 2+ years of MA experience, with CPR certification at hire and EMR experience.

Responsibilities include patient check-in/out, phlebotomy, specimen handling, and scheduling. This position expects adherence to safety, infection control, and confidentiality, with potential evening/weekend

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medical Assistant or have completed a MA training program or two years MA experience at hire.
• Must obtain MA certification within 18 months of hire.
• Grandfathered education applies for hires before March 2021.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy, blood pressure, EKG, injections.
• Knowledge of infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality.
• Minimum of 2 years’ prior clinical support in a medical office setting preferred.
• Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients to exam room in a timely and courteous manner.
• Reviews patient chart and ensures required reports are available before exam.
• Obtains and documents patient chief complaint and vitals.
• Assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Draws blood and routes specimens to laboratories.
• Documents all activities and updates in the medical record.
• Communicates with patients regarding provider instructions within scope of training.
• Pharmacy calls prescriptions per provider orders.
• Schedules future appointments, surgeries, and/ or testing.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Injections

Infection control

Communication

Clerical support

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

MA training program or 2 years MA experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to manage patient flow, document vitals, and support providers in exams and procedures. The role requires MA certification or completion of MA training or 2+ years of MA experience, with CPR certification at hire and EMR experience.

Responsibilities include patient check-in/out, phlebotomy, specimen handling, and scheduling. This position expects adherence to safety, infection control, and confidentiality, with potential evening/weekend