Medical Assistant

Gainesville Family Practice; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Supportive and team-oriented work envt

Job summary

Gainesville Family Practice in Gainesville, VA is seeking a friendly Medical Assistant to support clinicians in delivering patient care in a fast-paced environment. You will handle clinical and administrative tasks and help ensure smooth patient flow.

You will take histories, assist with exams, perform basic lab tasks, manage patient records in the EMR, and educate patients on treatments and aftercare. A CMA or RMA certification is preferred and BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience in a family practice or primary care setting preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for examinations
• Take and document patient vital signs, histories, and symptoms
• Assist healthcare providers during patient exams and procedures
• Perform basic lab tests, injections, and administer medications as directed
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked and prepared for patient visits
• Schedule appointments, process referrals, and assist with patient check-ins/check-outs
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in the EMR system
• Provide patient education on treatments, medications, and aftercare instructions
• Assist with insurance verifications as needed

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Certified Medical Assistant program completed

CMA or RMA certification preferred

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software proficiency

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a friendly, detail‑oriented Medical Assistant with experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced clinical environment while providing excellent patient care. In this role, you will support our healthcare providers in delivering excellent care to patients. Your responsibilities will include clinical and administrative tasks, such as taking patient histories, assisting with exams, and managing patient records.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for examinations
• Take and document patient vital signs, histories, and symptoms
• Assist healthcare providers during patient exams and procedures
• Perform basic lab tests, injections, and administer medications as directed
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked and prepared for patient visits
• Schedule appointments, process referrals, and assist with patient check‑ins/check‑outs
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date patient records in the EMR system
• Provide patient education on treatments, medications, and aftercare instructions
• Assist with insurance verifications as needed

Qualifications

• Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience in a family practice or primary care setting preferred but not required
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast‑paced environment

What We Offer

• Health benefits package
• Paid time off and holidays
• Supportive and team‑oriented work environment