Medical Assistant

NOVA Patient Care; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA Patient Care in Virginia is seeking a reliable Medical Assistant to support our healthcare staff and deliver first-class patient care. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, take histories, collect specimens, assist with examinations, and maintain organized medical records, all while building rapport with patients.

The ideal candidate has completed an accredited medical assisting program with externship, CMA certification, and experience with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited medical assisting program and a supervised externship in a healthcare setting.
• Passed CMA exam to obtain CMA certification.
• Experience in a medical or primary care group practice or similar setting preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist with front desk tasks as needed.
• Take patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Obtain blood samples and send to the laboratory for testing.
• Schedule appointments and answer questions about treatment or prescriptions.
• Assist healthcare staff during examinations with supplies and instruments.

Skills

Customer service

Clinical skills

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assisting program with externship

CMA certification

Tools

EMR software

eClinical

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.

• 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 sent 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 (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 use a computer to complete administrative tasks
• Great communication and customer service skills