Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Mary Washington Healthcare; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Virginia seeks a Medical Assistant to help manage patient flow, document vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and assist providers during examinations and procedures. The role emphasizes accurate charting and timely coordination.

Certification as Medical Assistant with CPR/BLS is required. EMR experience and clinical skills such as phlebotomy, injections, and basic ECG handling are preferred. Join a team committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medical Assistant.
• In lieu of certification at hire, must have successfully completed a medical assistant training program or have two years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• If MA certification is obtained, it would be considered a requirement moving forward.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Proficiency in basic clinical skills including phlebotomy, blood pressure, EKG, injections.
• Knowledge of infection control and patient confidentiality.
• Minimum of 2 years’ prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting preferred.
• Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely and courteous manner.
• Reviews patient chart to ensure reports and results required by provider are available prior to exam/treatment.
• Obtains reports and results as required.
• Obtains and documents patient chief complaint and vitals.
• Assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Draws blood and/or assists in obtaining other specimens.
• Documents all activities/interventions in the medical record.
• Communicates with patients regarding provider instructions within scope of training.
• Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

BLS CPR

Phlebotomy

EKG

Injections

Education

MA training program

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare in Virginia seeks a Medical Assistant to help manage patient flow, document vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and assist providers during examinations and procedures. The role emphasizes accurate charting and timely coordination.

Certification as Medical Assistant with CPR/BLS is required. EMR experience and clinical skills such as phlebotomy, injections, and basic ECG handling are preferred. Join a team committed to high-quality patient care.