Medical Assistant - Primary Care McLean

VHCHealth; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Medical Assistant in a dynamic primary care setting. In this vital role, you will ensure the clinical environment is well-prepared for patient care, perform essential tasks such as phlebotomy and vital signs measurement, and provide crucial support to physicians and staff. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in patient care while working in a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for healthcare and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required; medical assisting degree preferred.
• Six months of healthcare experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical environment is clean and ready for patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy and assist with patient flow.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital Signs Measurement

Medical Terminology

Clinical Support

Patient Flow Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assisting Degree/Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Job description

Position Title: Medical Assistant - Primary Care McLean

Purpose & Scope:

The Medical Assistant ensures the clinical environment is cleaned, stocked, and ready for patient care. Performs phlebotomy, prepares specimens for transport to labs, performs simple laboratory procedures, takes vital signs, prepares patients for procedures, and assists with patient flow. Provides general clinical support to physicians and other staff, answers phones, makes appointments, collects co-pays and payments, assists with billing, and adds information to the electronic medical record.

Education:

1. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
2. Graduation from a medical assisting degree/program is preferred.
3. Six months of healthcare experience is required.

Experience:

1. One year of healthcare/medical - primary care/office experience is preferred.
2. One year of medical terminology experience is required.
3. Knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is required.
4. Experience in clinical pharmacology is required.

Certification/Licensure:

1. Medical Assistant Certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is preferred.
2. BLS certification is required.