Medical Assistant - Primary Care & Phlebotomy

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness and retirement benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

VHC Health is seeking a Medical Assistant, Primary Care Arlington to ensure a clean, stocked clinical environment and to support patient care. The role involves phlebotomy, specimen preparation, taking vital signs, and assisting with patient flow.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 6 months of healthcare experience, and familiarity with medical terminology; BLS is required and EMT/MA certification is preferred. EMR updates and billing assistance also form part of duties.

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/primary care/office experience is preferred.
• One year of medical terminology experience is required.
• Knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or EMT is preferred.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, stock, and prepare the clinical environment for patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare specimens for transport to labs.
• Take vital signs and prepare patients for procedures; assist with patient flow.
• Provide general clinical support, answer phones, schedule appointments, collect co-pays and payments, assist with billing, and update the EMR.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

EMR data entry

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting degree/program preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

VHC Health is seeking a Medical Assistant, Primary Care Arlington to ensure a clean, stocked clinical environment and to support patient care. The role involves phlebotomy, specimen preparation, taking vital signs, and assisting with patient flow.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 6 months of healthcare experience, and familiarity with medical terminology; BLS is required and EMT/MA certification is preferred. EMR updates and billing assistance also form part of duties.