Medical Assistant - Neurology McLean

VHC Health; Tysons (VA); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VHC Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Neurology department in McLean. The role focuses on clinical support, specimen collection, patient preparation, and smooth patient flow within a busy neurology office.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, completed medical assisting training, and at least six months of healthcare experience, plus EHR familiarity and basic billing knowledge. BLS is required; EMT or MA certification is a plus.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of healthcare experience required.
• One year of healthcare/primary care experience preferred.
• One year of medical terminology experience required.
• BLS certification required; MA certification or EMT preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Ensures clinical environment is clean, stocked, and ready for patient care.
• Performs phlebotomy and prepares specimens for lab transport.
• Takes vital signs and assists with patient preparation for procedures.
• Answers phones, schedules appointments, and collects co-pays and payments.
• Assists with billing and adds information to the electronic medical record.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Patient flow coordination

Interpersonal communication

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting program completion (preferred)

Herramientas

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Billing basics

Descripción del empleo

Position Title

Medical Assistant - Neurology McLean

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.

Six months of healthcare experience is required.

Experience:

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.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.