Medical Assistant - Primary Care

SHR (Spectrum Healthcare Resources); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Fairfax Ambulatory Care Center in Fairfax, Virginia. This full-time role supports patient care in an outpatient setting with a steady 36-hour weekly schedule, including bi-weekly Saturdays, and no on-call duties.

You’ll greet patients, assist with records, scheduling, minor clerical tasks, and liaise with clinical staff to ensure smooth operations while delivering high-quality care to our Nation’s military and dependents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant Training course or AS in Medical Assisting from an accredited college.
• Experience in the medical field preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English well for effective communication.
• Knowledge of computer operations and basic word processing, data entry and electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assistant services in support of patient care and treatment.
• Schedule/order treatments as requested by the provider.
• Greet visitors, review and file records, and manage third party documentation.
• Screen walk-ins for eligibility and assist with insurance/advanced directives paperwork.
• Answer phones promptly, triage calls, and relay information to appropriate staff.
• Maintain front desk forms and inventory; perform clerical tasks for clinical staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer skills

Data entry

Education

Medical Assistant Training course

Associate in Medical Assisting

Job description

Unlock Your Career Potential at Fairfax Ambulatory Care Clinic!

Are you a Medical Assistant with a passion for exceptional patient care? Spectrum Healthcare Resources, in partnership with Kako'o, presents an outstanding full-time opportunity for an experienced Medical Assistant at the cutting-edge Fairfax Ambulatory Care Center in Fairfax, Virginia. This is your chance to work with active military, veterans and their dependants.

Position Highlights

• Outpatient environment & updated facilities
• Emphasis on work-life balance
• Full 36 hour a week schedule to include a bi-weekly Saturdays. Monday-Friday, 4 day schedule (0630-1700). Bi-weekly Saturday shifts (700-1200).
• No on call or Federal Holidays.
• Compliant and appreciative patient population
• Employee status with a full complement of benefits
• Opportunity to give back & care for our Nation's military and dependents

Position Overview

This position provides medical assistant services in support of patient care and treatment.

• Ensures all treatment requested by the provider has been scheduled/ordered.
• Greets all visitors and determines the nature of the visit. Check patient’s medical records and places patient’s medical record in appropriate location. Ensure third party collection form is current. Ensure all supporting documents in medical records are properly identified.
• Screens walk-in patients for eligibility for treatment. Makes medical identification card and completes third party insurance information and advance directives paperwork, if necessary.
• Answers telephone in 30 seconds or less; obtains identifying information and determines the urgency of the call. Refers caller to appropriate staff member. Takes messages as appropriate. Applies clinic guidelines concerning release of patient information. Transfers misdirected calls to the appropriate number.
• Attempts to resolve complaints of an administrative nature and refers other complaints to appropriate authority. Provides requested information and assistance to patients whenever possible; refers patients to other appropriate sources for information if necessary.
• Maintains and stock forms and inventory needed at front desk.
• Performs various other clerical tasks to assist clinical staff members including obtaining pathology reports, x-rays, or other results from the specialty areas. Responsible for tracking of some reports including logging return of pathology reports in a computerized database.
• As required, types routine correspondence, medical statements, and memorandums as directed by the clinical staff.

Job Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Training course or associates in Medical Assisting from an accredited college.
• Documented experience in the medical field and in work acting in such capacity.
• Have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Shall be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate with patients and other staff members.
• Have knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry, and automated records.
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Company Overview

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

EOE / Disability / Vet

Location : US-VA-Fairfax