Medical Assistant: Phlebotomy, Patient Care & Front Desk

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health in Northern Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant to ensure a clean, stocked clinical environment and to support patient flow. This role includes phlebotomy, specimen prep, basic lab work, vital signs, and front-desk duties, with billing and EMR data entry responsibilities.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and medical assisting training is preferred. BLS is required, with 1 year of healthcare experience often preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from a medical assisting degree/program is preferred.
• 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.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is preferred.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the clinical environment is cleaned, stocked, and ready for patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare specimens for labs.
• Perform simple laboratory procedures and take vital signs.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist with patient flow.
• Provide general clinical support to physicians and staff.
• Answer phones, make appointments, collect co-pays and payments, assist with billing.
• Add information to the electronic medical record.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Patient flow management

Phone handling

EMR input

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting degree/program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

VHC Health in Northern Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant to ensure a clean, stocked clinical environment and to support patient flow. This role includes phlebotomy, specimen prep, basic lab work, vital signs, and front-desk duties, with billing and EMR data entry responsibilities.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and medical assisting training is preferred. BLS is required, with 1 year of healthcare experience often preferred.