Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology

VHC Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health in Fairfax, Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant to ensure the clinical environment is ready for patient care. Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy, taking vital signs, and assisting with patient flow.

The ideal candidate will have at least six months of healthcare experience and a high school diploma. Preferred qualifications include a medical assisting degree and certification. Join a dedicated team focused on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from a medical assisting degree/program is preferred.
• Six months of healthcare experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures clinical environment is cleaned, stocked, and ready for patient care.
• Prepares specimens for transport to labs and performs simple laboratory procedures.
• Assists with patient flow and provides general clinical support.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Medical terminology

Clinical support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting degree/program

Job description

Purpose & Scope

The Medical Assistant ensures the clinical environment is cleaned, stocked, and ready for patient care. Performs phlebotomy, prepares specimens for transport to labs, performs simple laboratory procedures, takes vital signs, prepares patients for procedures, and assists with patient flow. Provides general clinical support to physicians and other staff, answers phones, makes appointments, collects co-pays and payment, assists with billing, and adds information to the electronic medical record.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Graduation from a medical assisting degree/program is preferred.

Experience

Six months of healthcare experience is required. One year of healthcare/medical primary care/office experience is preferred. One year of medical terminology experience is required. Knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is required. Experience in clinical pharmacology is required.

Certification / Licensure

Medical Assistant Certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is preferred. BLS certification is required.