Medical Assistant

Gastro Health; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

Discounts through Tickets at Work

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reston is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant to ensure patient flow and manage medical documentation. This position requires 2+ years of experience as a medical assistant and knowledge of medical terminology. The role offers a collaborative work environment with no weekends or evenings, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Join a growing team dedicated to providing outstanding medical care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a medical assistant.
• Ability to interact positively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients efficiently.
• Update patient's medical chart with documentation.
• Manage phone triage and assist providers as directed.
• Administer treatments and procedures according to orders.
• Provide patient education and personal care.
• Process prescription refills following clinic protocol.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

AAMA certification preferred

Job description

Full-Time Medical Assistant

Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours.

This role offers:

• A great work/life balance
• No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Rapidly growing team with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package

Duties you will be responsible for:

• Greet and room patients, ensuring appropriate patient flow
• Update patient's medical chart with accurate and timely documentation
• Manage phone triage and take appropriate action under the direction of the provider
• Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician's orders
• Provide patient education as well as personal patient care to provide comfort and well‑being to acknowledge physiological and psychological needs
• Under direction from providers, process refills for prescriptions following clinic protocol
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships in dealing with fellow clinic employees, managers and providers
• Take direction and initiate actions that will allow cross‑functional duties to ensure seamless patient care
• Follow safety procedures in compliance with OSHA and state health department guidelines

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years experience as a medical assistant (AAMA certification preferred)
• Medical terminology knowledge required
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Spending Accounts
• Life / AD&D
• Disability
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Legal
• Identity Theft
• Pet
• 401(k) retirement plan with Non‑Elective Safe Harbor employer contribution for eligible employees
• Discretionary profit‑sharing with employer contributions of 0% - 4% for eligible employees

Additionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.

Gastro Health is one of the largest gastroenterology multi‑specialty groups in the United States, with over 130+ locations throughout the country. Our team is composed of the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience.

Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!