Medical Assistant — Patient Care, Scheduling & Lab Support

Jobtailor; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in Alexandria and Fairfax. You will room patients, document in charts, and coordinate scheduling and communications with caregivers.

The role requires patient-facing experience, certification, and strong HIPAA knowledge, with infection-control practices in daily duties. Expect a mix of in-clinic and virtual activities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required prior to start date.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical environment.
• 1 year in an administrative, patient-facing, or customer service role required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities in accordance with standards of practice.
• Room clinic patients in person or virtually and update patient charts.
• Communicate pertinent patient data to providers and nurses.
• Greet patients, assist with scheduling, manage phone calls, and process payments.
• Ensure efficient turnover of exam rooms.
• Assist providers in exam rooms as requested.
• Collect, prepare, and submit ordered patient lab specimens.
• Assist with prior authorizations and documentation for prescribed treatments.
• Triage patient phone calls and messages and document them appropriately.
• Order and manage supplies under manager direction.
• Disinfect and stock exam rooms.
• Assist in obtaining records for patient charts.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Administrative Support

HIPAA Knowledge

Phlebotomy Skills

Electronic Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

1 year clinical experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in Alexandria and Fairfax. You will room patients, document in charts, and coordinate scheduling and communications with caregivers.

The role requires patient-facing experience, certification, and strong HIPAA knowledge, with infection-control practices in daily duties. Expect a mix of in-clinic and virtual activities in a fast-paced setting.