Medical Assistant - Primary Care-Tysons

VHC Health; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in a vibrant community. This role involves ensuring a clean and efficient clinical environment, performing vital tasks like phlebotomy, and providing essential support to healthcare providers. With a focus on patient-centered care, the ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting, contributing to a respected organization recognized for its excellence in healthcare. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and are ready to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires six months of healthcare experience and knowledge of Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
• Medical Assistant Certification or EMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures clinical environment is ready for patient care and assists with patient flow.
• Performs phlebotomy, takes vital signs, and manages electronic medical records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Terminology

Clinical Pharmacology

Patient Care

Electronic Medical Records

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assisting Degree/Program

Job description

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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

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

Experience & Certifications

• 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.

Awards & Recognition

• VHC Health has received numerous awards, including ranking in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals, recognition by Women’s Choice Award, and being named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek.

Our Community

• Northern Virginia offers a vibrant community with access to cultural, recreational, and educational amenities, making it a desirable place to live and work.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care