Medical Assistant - Primary Care: Front Desk & Lab Support

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Primary Care Shirlington clinic. The role ensures clinical environment readiness, performs phlebotomy, prepares specimens, takes vital signs, and supports patient flow.

You will assist physicians and staff, handle phones, schedule appointments, collect co-pays, assist with billing, and document in the electronic medical record, with requirements including HS diploma and completion of a medical assisting program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from a medical assisting degree/program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, stocked clinical environment.
• Performs phlebotomy and prepares specimens for transport to labs.
• Takes vital signs and prepares patients for procedures.
• Assists with patient flow and supports physicians and staff.
• Answers phones, makes appointments, collects co-pays and payments, assists with billing, and updates the EMR.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Phone handling

EMR

Billing assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting degree/program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

VHC Health in Arlington, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Primary Care Shirlington clinic. The role ensures clinical environment readiness, performs phlebotomy, prepares specimens, takes vital signs, and supports patient flow.

You will assist physicians and staff, handle phones, schedule appointments, collect co-pays, assist with billing, and document in the electronic medical record, with requirements including HS diploma and completion of a medical assisting program.