Medical Assistant - OB/GYN Arlington

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in Arlington, Virginia. In this role, you will ensure a clean and efficient clinical environment, perform vital tasks such as phlebotomy, and provide essential support to healthcare professionals. You will play a crucial role in patient care, managing appointments, and assisting with billing processes. This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly collegial environment focused on patient-centered care, while also enjoying the vibrant community and amenities that Northern Virginia has to offer. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; medical assisting degree preferred.
• Six months of healthcare experience required; one year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical environment is ready for patient care and perform phlebotomy.
• Assist with patient flow, appointments, and billing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital Signs Measurement

Medical Terminology

Patient Care

Clinical Support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assisting Degree/Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Record Systems

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.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as its women’s health partner because of the health system’s continued commitment to advancing women’s health, reducing the stigma of mental health, and creating greater access to care in the Washington, DC metro region.
• Awarded the CHIME Most Wired Recognition for 2023 as a certified level 9 for acute and ambulatory services.
• Received a top ranking in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row.
• Recognized by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in eight categories.
• Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek.
• Named best hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group.

OUR COMMUNITY

• Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all – a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites.
• Arlington is home to the Pentagon and the Arlington National Cemetery.
• Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.
• Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States.
• Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation.
• Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.
• Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, and 652 restaurants.
• Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.