Medical Assistant

Neighborhood Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization as a Medical Assistant, where you'll support patient care by performing vital tests, administering medications, and ensuring a clean clinic environment. This role requires a certification in medical assisting and strong communication skills. The position offers full-time employment with opportunities for local travel to community health clinics.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a medical assistant preferred.
• Bilingual in English-Spanish preferred.
• Familiar with electronic medical records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs measurements of vital signs and records health history.
• Administers immunizations and collects blood samples.
• Maintains clean and well-stocked exam rooms.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Graduation from a formal medical assistant training program

Job description

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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Functions as a member of a program team by performing and documenting results of selected tests and measurements, maintaining adequately supplied workstations, maintaining a clean work environment, and promoting timely and efficient patient flow through the clinic. Has primary responsibility for the collection, processing, and recording of laboratory testing. Gives immunizations and other injectable medications under the supervision of the physician, nurse practitioner or registered nurse. Assists with patient treatments during clinical sessions.

Demonstrates a sincere dedication and loyalty to the philosophy and mission of Neighborhood Health.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: ( Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities noted with bullets are considered to be the essential functions of the job).

• Performs measurements of vital signs, pulse oximetry, height and weight, BMI, head circumference of infants and toddlers, and hearing and vision screenings.
• Records vital signs and physical measurements using pediatric growth charts as appropriate. Notifies nursing and/or providers of any significant changes or abnormalities in these measurements.
• Obtains health history information and completes medication reconciliation.
• Performs other diagnostic testing as directed such as EKG testing.
• Administers immunizations and other injections under the supervision of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Registered Nurse.
• Collects blood samples via finger sticks, heel sticks, and venipuncture for various blood analyses, including hemoglobin, blood glucose, lead levels, A1C, PT/INR and newborn screenings.
• Completes CLIA waived testing including Urinalysis, Hemoccult, Urine Pregnancy Test, Rapid Influenza Test, and Rapid Strep Test.
• Records results of all laboratory tests and notifies nursing staff and/or provider of any abnormal values.
• Processes and packages lab samples for analysis by off-site lab services.
• Functions as chaperone for female clients during medical exams by male providers and for male clients during medical exams by female providers.
• Assures patients are appropriately checked out, i.e. labs performed, immunizations and other medications given, home testing provided, and patient education given as directed by provider and in coordination with Registered Nurse.
• Addresses telephone encounters in a timely manner.
  
  

Other Duties

• Performs control testing for all on-site lab analyses according to clinic protocols and CLIA standards.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly autoclave maintenance according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Sterilizes all necessary equipment according to CDC guidelines.
• Cleans all medical equipment, exam tables, baby and adult scales according to OSHA standards.
• Maintains clean, well-stocked exam rooms.
• Assists in supply and vaccine ordering.
• Prepare and maintain special internal and external reports as requested by Supervisor and/or Department Head.
• May be assigned to various project lead roles to advance the development of the department and support ad hoc needs.
• Able to work under minimal supervision
• Employee will be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances.
  
  

Qualification/Education

• Graduation from a formal medical assistant training program or Certification as a medical assistant is required.
• 2-3 years of experience as a medical assistant is preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English required.
• Bilingual in English- Spanish preferred.
• Familiar with electronic medical records preferred.
  
  

Other Skills

• Attention to detail and excellent technical skills are required.
• Good interpersonal skills are required.
  
  

Travel Requirements: Local travel to other community health clinics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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