Medical Assistant - No Weekends, Competitive Benefits

HEALTHWORKS FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group Life

STD

LTD

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Job summary

HealthWorks for Northern Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a busy community health center in Herndon, VA. The role involves assisting with nursing tasks, taking vital signs, and facilitating patient flow in a patient-centered environment.

Qualified candidates will have a CMA/MA credential, CPR certification, and bilingual abilities preferred. The center emphasizes teamwork, quality care, and community health outreach as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a certified Medical Assistant program required.
• CPR required. Medical Assistant certification is required.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience at an acute care or ambulatory setting preferred.
• English/Spanish fluency highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists medical staff as necessary in providing skilled and safe nursing care to assigned patients.
• Obtains vital signs and brief history from patients in an accurate and consistent manner.
• Responds in an appropriate manner to any abnormal vitals.
• Performs patient care techniques as assigned under supervision and in accordance with the provider plan.
• Maintains patient flow and educates patients and families about center services.

Skills

Team player

Verbal & written comms

Cultural sensitivity

Public health knowledge

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant program

CPR certification

Medical Assistant certification

Two years clinical experience

English/Spanish fluency (preferred)

Job description

HealthWorks for Northern Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a busy community health center in Herndon, VA. The role involves assisting with nursing tasks, taking vital signs, and facilitating patient flow in a patient-centered environment.

Qualified candidates will have a CMA/MA credential, CPR certification, and bilingual abilities preferred. The center emphasizes teamwork, quality care, and community health outreach as part of daily operations.