Practice Assistant I, Orthopedics

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA seeks a Practice Assistant I in Orthopedics to support administrative, revenue cycle and operational management across multiple clinics. The role focuses on coordinating staffing, supporting clinicians, and driving efficient clinic operations to improve patient access and experience.

Associates degree required; two years lead experience in a medical setting, EPIC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field is required; experience may substitute.
• Minimum 2 years of lead experience in healthcare settings.
• Experience in a medical office or ambulatory clinic is required.
• EPIC experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing and support care teams to optimize clinic operations.
• Assist with administrative and revenue cycle tasks across multi-specialty practices.
• Improve workflows to maximize patient utilization, capacity and access.
• Maintain high standards of patient experience and day-to-day clinic operations.

Skills

Medical office experience

Lead experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Staff coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

Tools

EPIC software

Job description

Position Title

Practice Assistant I, Orthopedics

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Practice Assistant I supports VHC Health Medical Group offices and departments by assisting with administrative, revenue cycle and operational management across multiple-specialty clinical practices. The position plays a key role in ensuring efficient clinic operations by coordinating staffing, supporting providers and care teams, improving workflows, maximizing patient utilization, capacity and access and contributing to operational initiatives across multi-specialty settings. The Practice Assistant I is responsible for maintaining high standards of patient experience, supporting day-to-day clinic operations, and driving consistency and efficiency across the medical group.

Education:

Associate’s degree in a related field is required. Additional experience considered in lieu of education requirement.

Experience:

• Experience in a medical office, ambulatory clinic, or healthcare system required
• Minimum of 2 years of lead experience required
• Process improvement and/or project management experience preferred
• One year of experience in staff training and development preferred
• EPIC experience preferred
• Patient experience training preferred
• Strong communication and customer service skills preferred

Certification/Licensure:

None 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.