Medical Assistant

Gastroenterology Center of Northern Virginia Ltd; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Arlington, VA is seeking a Bilingual/Spanish Medical Assistant to prepare for patient visits, support medical staff, and manage inventory. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and attention to detail. Previous office experience is preferred. This role offers competitive compensation and room for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Attention to detail is crucial.
• Previous office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the patient visit, including pulling charts and notes.
• Set up medical equipment and clean instruments.
• Answer phones and field questions about medical issues.
• Assist nurses and doctors with basic medical care.
• Track lab results and call in prescriptions.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

BLS Certification or Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Bilingual/ Spanish Medical Assistant to join our team! As a Medical Assistant, you will be preparing for each patient visit by preparing charts and pulling notes before their arrival, providing routine support alongside nurses and medical staff, and assisting with keeping track of tests and lab reporting to ensure everything arrives on time and the patient is kept informed on their condition and care. You will also be helping manage the inventory of medical supplies, setting up machines and testing equipment, and cleaning instruments and rooms as needed. The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, an interest in learning more about a working medical environment, and has previous office experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare for the patient visit, including pulling charts and notes, as well as setting up medical equipment

Clean instruments and equipment after use

Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying visit needs

Assist nurses and doctors with basic medical care and procedures

Track lab results, call in prescriptions, and handle basic medical office duties

Qualifications

BLS Certification or Certified Medical Assistant desired

Excellent customer service skills

Strong attention to detail