Medical Assistant – Float, Temporary Contract

Jobtailor; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our urgent care team in CENTREVILLE, VA. You will register patients, collect demographics and insurance, and assist with scheduling while preparing patients for exams and documenting histories.

Responsibilities include vitals, venipuncture, point-of-care testing, and communicating results to providers. You will maintain rooms, inventory, and EMR documentation, supporting operations across centers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability and willingness to float between assigned centers within the market.
• Candidates with fewer than three years of Medical Assistant experience must hold an approved Medical Assistant certification or obtain certification within twelve months of hire.
• Accepted Medical Assistant certifications include CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, and NRCMA.
• Candidates without Medical Assistant certification at hire may be considered with three or more years of Medical Assistant experience and one or more years in an Urgent Care, Emergency Department, or Hospital setting.
• LPN, RN, EMT, Paramedic, or CNA credentials may be accepted in lieu of Medical Assistant certification.
• CPOE certification must be obtained within two weeks of the start date.
• Proficiency in Medical Assistant clinical duties.
• Strong phlebotomy and specimen collection skills.
• Experience performing point-of-care testing.
• Strong computer and documentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to exceptional, patient-centered care.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and collect demographic, insurance, and eligibility information.
• Process co-pays and assist with patient scheduling.
• Prepare patients for examinations and document medical histories.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform point-of-care testing (flu, strep, urinalysis, EKGs, pregnancy tests).
• Communicate test results to providers.
• Perform venipuncture and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Clean, prepare, and stock examination rooms.
• Monitor and maintain medical supplies and inventory.
• Complete accurate EMR documentation.
• Support front desk operations, patient communication, and phone management.
• Conduct patient follow-up calls as directed.
• Perform opening and closing clinic duties, including cash handling and reconciliation.
• Conduct equipment checks, quality control procedures, and basic troubleshooting.
• Adhere to clinical, safety, compliance, and operational policies.
• Float between assigned urgent care centers within the market.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy Skills

Point-of-Care Testing

EMR Documentation

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Independent & Collaborative Work

Organizational Abilities

Customer-Centered Care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPOE Certification

BLS Certification

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

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


• Process co-pays and assist with patient scheduling


• Prepare patients for examinations and accurately document medical histories


• Obtain and record vital signs


• Perform point-of-care testing, including flu, strep, urinalysis, EKGs, and pregnancy testing


• Communicate test results to providers


• Perform venipuncture and prepare laboratory specimens


• Clean, prepare, and stock examination rooms


• Monitor and maintain medical supplies and inventory


• Complete accurate and timely EMR documentation


• Support front desk operations, patient communication, and phone management


• Conduct patient follow-up calls as directed


• Perform opening and closing clinic duties, including cash handling and reconciliation


• Conduct equipment checks, quality control procedures, and basic troubleshooting


• Adhere to clinical, safety, compliance, and operational policies


• Float between assigned urgent care centers within the market


• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assistant experience required


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)


• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed


• Ability and willingness to float between assigned centers within the market


• Candidates with fewer than three years of Medical Assistant experience must hold an approved Medical Assistant certification or obtain certification within twelve months of hire


• Accepted Medical Assistant certifications include CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, and NRCMA


• Candidates without Medical Assistant certification at hire may be considered with three or more years of Medical Assistant experience and one or more years in an Urgent Care, Emergency Department, or Hospital setting


• LPN, RN, EMT, Paramedic, or CNA credentials may be accepted in lieu of Medical Assistant certification


• CPOE certification must be obtained within two weeks of the start date


• Proficiency in Medical Assistant clinical duties


• Strong phlebotomy and specimen collection skills


• Experience performing point-of-care testing


• Strong computer and documentation skills


• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Commitment to exceptional, patient-centered care


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assistant clinical duties, including patient registration, vital sign monitoring, and point-of-care testing. Holds relevant certifications and excels in documentation, communication, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medical Assistant Experience


• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification


• Phlebotomy Skills


• Point-of-Care Testing


• EMR Documentation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Registration


• Vital Sign Monitoring


• Point-of-Care Testing


• Venipuncture


• Specimen Collection


• EMR Documentation


• Cash Handling


• Quality Control Procedures


• Medical Assistant Clinical Duties


• Equipment Checks

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail


• Organizational Abilities


• Verbal Communication


• Written Communication


• Ability to Work Independently

Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)


• Medical Assistant Certification


• CPOE Certification

Industry Keywords

• Patient-Centered Care


• Urgent Care


• Emergency Department


• Clinical Environment


• Compliance Policies