Medical Assistant - VHCPG

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

VHC Health in Arlington, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to ensure a clean, stocked clinical environment and to support patient care. The role includes phlebotomy, specimen preparation, vital signs, patient preparation for procedures, and general clinical support for physicians and staff.

The position also involves answering phones, scheduling, collecting co-pays, assisting with billing, and updating the electronic medical record.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical assisting degree/program preferred.
• Six months of healthcare experience required.
• One year of healthcare/primary care office experience preferred.
• One year of medical terminology experience required.
• Knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or EMT preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Aufgaben

• Clean, stock, and prepare the clinical area for patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare specimens for labs.
• Take vital signs and assist with patient flow.
• Assist with physician and staff duties, answer phones, schedule appointments, collect co-pays.
• Assist with billing and add information to the electronic medical record.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Medical terminology

EMR knowledge

Clinical pharmacology knowledge

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting degree/program (preferred)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title

Medical Assistant - VHCPG

Job Description

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.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well asadditionalwellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.VHC Health is committed to wage transparency andequitablepay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate isdeterminedbased on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes isappropriate forthis role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. Noportionof compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determinedin accordance withthe terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health,in accordance withapplicable law.VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.