Medical Assistant - Vitals, POC Testing & Patient Care

Jobtailor; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Reston, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our clinical team. You will register patients, collect insurance information, perform vital signs, and assist with point-of-care testing in a fast-paced urgent care environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, BLS certification, and completion of a Medical Assisting program. Prior front desk experience is a plus, and you will handle duties from check-in to exam room prep and

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Minimum 1 year Medical Assistant experience.
• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire.
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting program preferred.
• Experience in urgent care, emergency department, or hospital setting preferred.
• Prior experience with patient registration or front desk responsibilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and collect demographic, insurance, and eligibility information.
• Process co-pays and assist with scheduling.
• Prepare patients for examination by obtaining medical history and documenting accurately in the medical record.
• Measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight.
• Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., flu, strep, urinalysis, EKG, pregnancy testing) and report results to providers.
• Draw blood and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepare, clean, and stock exam rooms; monitor inventory levels.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the medical record system.
• Support front desk responsibilities, including phone management and patient communication.
• Conduct patient follow-up calls as needed.
• Complete opening and closing duties, including cash handling and end-of-day reconciliation.
• Perform equipment checks, quality control, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Follow all clinical, safety, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient Registration

Vital Sign Measurement

Point-of-Care Testing

Blood Draw

Medical Record Documentation

Cash Handling

Inventory Management

Quality Control

Troubleshooting

Patient Follow-Up

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program Graduate

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

Medical Record System

Exam Room Equipment

Laboratory Analysis Tools

Job description

Jobtailor in Reston, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our clinical team. You will register patients, collect insurance information, perform vital signs, and assist with point-of-care testing in a fast-paced urgent care environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, BLS certification, and completion of a Medical Assisting program. Prior front desk experience is a plus, and you will handle duties from check-in to exam room prep and