Medical Assistant - Urology

VHC Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Urology department. The Medical Assistant will ensure a clean, stocked clinical environment and perform various patient care tasks including phlebotomy and vital signs monitoring.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably a medical assisting degree. The position requires knowledge of medical terminology and BLS certification. Join us to provide exceptional patient-centered care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ensures a cleaned and stocked clinical environment.
• Performs laboratory procedures and prepares specimens.
• Takes vital signs and assists with patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and staff with clinical support.
• Answers phones, makes appointments, and collects payments.
• Maintains electronic medical records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care assistance

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting degree/program

Job description

Medical Assistant - Urology

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 payment, 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.
• Six months of healthcare experience is required.

Experience

• 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.

Certification/Licensure

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

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.