Medical Assistant, Wound Care

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VHC Health is seeking a Medical Assistant, Wound Care to ensure a clean, stocked clinical environment and support patient flow. The role includes phlebotomy, specimen prep, vital signs, and assisting with procedures and EMR entries.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred medical assisting program completion and 1 year of healthcare experience. BLS is required.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Clean, stock, and prepare clinical areas for patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare specimens for labs.
• Take vital signs and prepare patients for procedures.
• Assist with patient flow and clinical support to physicians and staff.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, collect co-pays and payments.
• Assist with billing and add information to the EMR.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Patient flow

Customer service

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting program

Six months healthcare experience

One year healthcare/primary care experience (preferred)

One year medical terminology experience

BLS certification

Medical Assistant Certification or EMT (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Position Title

Medical Assistant, Wound Care

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 as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate is determined based 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 is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the 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 with applicable 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.