Medical Assistant

NOVA Patient Care; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA Patient Care is seeking a reliable medical assistant to work directly with our healthcare staff and help provide first‑class care to patients. You’ll greet people, schedule appointments, take patient histories, collect samples, and assist with examinations while building excellent rapport.

You will maintain medical records, assist Front Desk, help with examinations, prepare rooms, take vital signs, and draw blood for lab testing to ensure a smooth patient experience for every visit.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical or primary care setting preferred.
• Customer service-oriented and passionate about helping patients.
• Clinical skills are required.
• EMR/EHR experience preferred, Athena.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Full-time position.
• Schedule: 8-hour shift, five days per week.
• In-person role.
• Graduated from high school or GED.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred for communicating with Spanish-speaking patients.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, schedule appointments, take patient histories, collect test samples, and assist with examinations.
• Organize medical records, lab results, and progress notes to support providers.
• Assist the Front Desk as needed.
• Hand supplies and instruments to physicians during examinations and help with other tasks.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked, comfortable, and sterilized.

Skills

Customer service

Clinical skills

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

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. Sound like you? Apply today!

• 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’re well‑stocked and at a comfortable temperature and that all equipment is sterilized
• Take the patient’s vital signs including their pulse, body temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure and record it in their chart
• Obtain blood samples from patients and send them to the laboratory for testing
• Welcome patients to the office, take 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 group practice or similar situations is preferred
• Customer service‑oriented and passionate about helping patients
• Possesses clinical skills
• Electronic Medical Records and/or Electronic Health Records experience preferred (Athena)
• 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
• Preferred bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to accurately translate medical terminology and communicate effectively with spanish speaking patients.