Patient Care Coordinator & Medical Assistant

NOVA Patient Care; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA Patient Care is seeking a reliable medical assistant to work directly with our healthcare staff and help provide first‑class care to patients. You’ll greet people, schedule appointments, take patient histories, collect samples, and assist with examinations while building excellent rapport.

You will maintain medical records, assist Front Desk, help with examinations, prepare rooms, take vital signs, and draw blood for lab testing to ensure a smooth patient experience for every visit.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical or primary care setting preferred.
• Customer service-oriented and passionate about helping patients.
• Clinical skills are required.
• EMR/EHR experience preferred, Athena.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Full-time position.
• Schedule: 8-hour shift, five days per week.
• In-person role.
• Graduated from high school or GED.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred for communicating with Spanish-speaking patients.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, schedule appointments, take patient histories, collect test samples, and assist with examinations.
• Organize medical records, lab results, and progress notes to support providers.
• Assist the Front Desk as needed.
• Hand supplies and instruments to physicians during examinations and help with other tasks.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked, comfortable, and sterilized.

Skills

Customer service

Clinical skills

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

NOVA Patient Care is seeking a reliable medical assistant to work directly with our healthcare staff and help provide first‑class care to patients. You’ll greet people, schedule appointments, take patient histories, collect samples, and assist with examinations while building excellent rapport.

You will maintain medical records, assist Front Desk, help with examinations, prepare rooms, take vital signs, and draw blood for lab testing to ensure a smooth patient experience for every visit.