Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

Riverside Health System; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Hampton, Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations under physician supervision. You will interview patients, record vital signs, prepare exam rooms, administer vaccines, and assist with prescription processing and lab-related tasks.

You will help manage patient flow, provide patient education, schedule appointments, handle referrals, and document after-visit summaries while ensuring HIPAA/OSHA compliance and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• Program Graduate, Medical Assistant (Required).
• 1 year clinical experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintains clinical competency by updating patient records and obtaining vital signs. Prepares exam rooms and assists with procedures, medications, vaccines, and prescriptions.
• Acts as liaison between physician and patient, providing timely follow-up, scheduling, referrals, and education per protocol.
• Performs phlebotomy, specimen handling, and point-of-care testing; maintains lab logs and EHR documentation.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and billing/coding guidelines; supports provider productivity and quality measures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Program Graduate, Medical Assistant

Job description

Riverside Health System in Hampton, Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations under physician supervision. You will interview patients, record vital signs, prepare exam rooms, administer vaccines, and assist with prescription processing and lab-related tasks.

You will help manage patient flow, provide patient education, schedule appointments, handle referrals, and document after-visit summaries while ensuring HIPAA/OSHA compliance and quality patient care.