Medical Assistant

NOVA Patient Care; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA Patient Care in Alexandria, Virginia is looking for a dedicated medical assistant to support healthcare staff in providing excellent care to patients. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, assisting during examinations, and managing medical records.

The ideal candidate should have experience in the medical field, possess clinical skills, and have excellent communication abilities. This full-time position requires completion of an accredited medical assisting program and certification.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a medical or primary care setting is preferred.
• Ability to use a computer for administrative tasks.
• Passion for helping patients.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and schedule appointments.
• Assist healthcare staff during examinations.
• Organize medical records and laboratory results.
• Take and record patient vital signs.
• Ensure examination rooms are ready for patients.

Skills

Customer service-oriented

Clinical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in medical terminology

Spanish-speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited medical assisting program

CMA certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Computer

Job description

Overview

Description We’re looking for a reliable medical assistant to work directly with our healthcare staff and help us provide first-class care to our patients. You’ll greet people when they come in, schedule appointments, take patient histories, collect test samples, and assist with examinations, all while building an excellent rapport with our patients. Jobseekers should have some experience in the medical field and love helping people.

Responsibilities

• Learn clinic computer hardware and software and use them according to company policies
• Comply with patient needs at all times and ensure all questions are answered
• Organize medical records, laboratory results, and progress notes to ensure that the healthcare provider has all of the available and necessary information during patient encounters
• Assist with the Front Desk as necessary
• Help healthcare staff during examination by handing the correct supplies and medical instruments to the physician, positioning the patient, and assisting with other tasks as needed
• Make sure examination rooms are ready for patients by ensuring they are well-stocked, at a comfortable temperature, and that all equipment is sterilized
• Take the patient’s vital signs including pulse, body temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure and record them in their chart
• Obtain blood samples from patients and send them to the laboratory for testing
• Welcome patients to the office, answer telephone calls, schedule appointments, and answer questions about treatment or prescription refills to ensure an excellent patient experience

Requirements

• Previous experience in a medical or primary care setting or similar environment is preferred
• Customer service-oriented and passionate about helping patients
• Possesses clinical skills
• Electronic Medical Records and/or Electronic Health Records experience preferred (eClinical)
• Proficient in medical terminology preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: 8-Hour Per Day
• Five Days Per Week
• In-Person
• Graduated from high school or received GED
• Must have completed an accredited medical assisting program and a supervised externship in a healthcare setting
• Passed Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam to obtain certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or other certifying agency
• Ability to use a computer to complete administrative tasks
• Great communication and customer service skills
• Preferably Spanish-speaking