Medical Assistant - OB/GYN Arlington

Virginia Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant in Arlington, where your contributions will directly enhance patient care. This role involves ensuring a well-prepared clinical environment, performing essential tasks such as phlebotomy, taking vital signs, and supporting physicians in a collaborative setting. With a focus on patient-centered care, you'll play a vital role in managing patient flow and maintaining accurate medical records. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; medical assisting degree preferred.
• 1 year of healthcare experience and medical terminology knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical environment is clean and ready for patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy, take vital signs, and assist with patient flow.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital Signs Monitoring

Medical Terminology

Clinical Support

Patient Flow Management

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Degree/Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Medical Assistant - OB/GYN Arlington

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.

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.