Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support Neurosurgery. The role covers phlebotomy, specimen prep, vital signs, patient prep for procedures, and general clinical support to physicians and staff.

Strong emphasis on accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and efficient patient flow. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent with a medical assisting program, basic healthcare experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical assisting degree/program preferred.
• Six months of healthcare experience required.
• One year of healthcare/primary care experience preferred.
• One year of medical terminology experience required.
• Knowledge of Bloodborne Pathogen Standard required.
• Experience in clinical pharmacology required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or EMT preferred; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical environment is cleaned, stocked, and ready for patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare specimens for lab transport.
• Perform simple laboratory procedures and take vital signs.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist with patient flow.
• Provide general clinical support to physicians and staff; answer phones and schedule.
• Collect co-pays, assist with billing, and document in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting program/degree

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Position Title

Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery

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.