Medical Assistant-MWMG Orthopedics Fredericksburg-Full Time Days

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fredericksburg is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and facilitate smooth operations in the orthopedics department. The role involves managing patient flow, obtaining vital signs, and assisting healthcare providers during examinations. Strong clinical skills and certifications are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Medical Assisting Certification or 3 years' experience required.
• Proficiency in clinical skills such as phlebotomy and injections.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and document vital signs.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Document all activities in the medical record.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Infection Control

Communication

Education

Medical Assisting Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Medical Assistant-MWMG Orthopedics Fredericksburg-Full Time Days

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Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant supports providers by managing patient flow, obtaining and documenting vital signs, and performing various patient care and clerical duties. This role aligns with the mission, vision, and values of Mary Washington Healthcare, emphasizing quality service to patients, physicians, and staff.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Greet and escort patients promptly and courteously.
• Review patient charts to ensure all reports and results are available before exams or treatments, and obtain reports as needed.
• Record patient chief complaints and vital signs (height, weight, BP).
• Prepare exam/procedure rooms according to the reason for the visit.
• Review and complete patient history forms, querying for missing information within provider guidelines.
• Assist providers during examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Draw blood or assist in obtaining other specimens, prepare and send specimens to labs, verifying insurance details.
• Document all activities, interventions, patient responses, and medications in the medical record.
• Communicate provider instructions to patients within scope of training.
• Follow infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies.
• Call prescriptions to pharmacies based on provider orders.
• Provide results and information to patients as directed by providers.
• Help schedule future appointments, surgeries, or tests.
• Note: Medical Assistants are not authorized to interpret reports or dispense medical advice independently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Medical Assisting Certification or three years' experience as a Medical Assistant (e.g., Army Medic, Navy Corpsman) required.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Proficiency in clinical skills such as phlebotomy, blood pressure, EKG, injections required.
• Knowledge of infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies required.
• Two or more years of clinical support experience in a medical office preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.

Mary Washington Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.