Medical Assistant

Jobtailor; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to register patients, collect demographics and insurance information, and support front desk operations. You will perform vital signs, point-of-care testing, blood draws, and accurate documentation in the medical records system.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, processing payments, scheduling, and assisting with patient follow-up while following safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assistant experience (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required at time of hire)

Responsibilities

• Register patients and collect necessary demographic, insurance, and eligibility information
• Process co-pays and assist with scheduling
• Prepare patients for examination by obtaining medical history and documenting accurately in the medical record
• Measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight
• Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., flu, strep, urinalysis, EKG, pregnancy testing) and report results to providers
• Draw blood and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Prepare, clean, and stock exam rooms; monitor inventory levels
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the medical record system
• Support front desk responsibilities, including phone management and patient communication
• Conduct patient follow-up calls as needed
• Complete opening and closing duties, including cash handling and end-of-day reconciliation
• Perform equipment checks, quality control, and troubleshooting as needed
• Follow all clinical, safety, and organizational policies and procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Patient Registration

Vital Signs Measurement

Point-of-Care Testing

Blood Draw

Medical Record Documentation

Cash Handling

Inventory Management

Quality Control

Troubleshooting

Patient Follow-Up

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assisting program graduate (preferred)

Tools

Medical Record System

Exam Room Equipment

Laboratory Analysis Tools

Job description

• Register patients and collect necessary demographic, insurance, and eligibility information


• Process co-pays and assist with scheduling


• Prepare patients for examination by obtaining medical history and documenting accurately in the medical record


• Measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight


• Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., flu, strep, urinalysis, EKG, pregnancy testing) and report results to providers


• Draw blood and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis


• Prepare, clean, and stock exam rooms; monitor inventory levels


• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the medical record system


• Support front desk responsibilities, including phone management and patient communication


• Conduct patient follow-up calls as needed


• Complete opening and closing duties, including cash handling and end-of-day reconciliation


• Perform equipment checks, quality control, and troubleshooting as needed


• Follow all clinical, safety, and organizational policies and procedures


• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)


• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assistant experience (required)


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required at time of hire)


• Must be obtained through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)


• Graduate of a Medical Assisting program (preferred)


• Experience in urgent care, emergency department, or hospital setting (preferred)


• Prior experience with patient registration or front desk responsibilities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient registration, medical history documentation, and vital sign measurement while ensuring compliance with clinical and safety policies. Capable of performing point-of-care testing and maintaining accurate medical records in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medical Assistant Experience


• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification


• Patient Registration


• Point-of-Care Testing


• Vital Signs Measurement

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Registration


• Vital Signs Measurement


• Point-of-Care Testing


• Blood Draw


• Medical Record Documentation


• Cash Handling


• Inventory Management


• Quality Control


• Troubleshooting


• Patient Follow-Up

Soft Skills

• Patient Communication


• Team Collaboration


• Organizational Skills


• Attention to Detail


• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)


• American Heart Association (AHA)


• American Red Cross (ARC)

Industry Keywords

• Urgent Care


• Emergency Department


• Hospital Setting


• Clinical Policies


• Safety Procedures

Tools & Technologies

• Medical Record System


• Exam Room Equipment


• Laboratory Analysis Tools