Surgical Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy & Patient Care

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Assistant at VHC Health in Arlington, VA supports the clinical team by keeping the patient area clean, stocked and ready for procedures. Duties include phlebotomy, specimen preparation, vital signs, patient flow management, and assisting with billing and EMR documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; a medical assisting degree is preferred. BLS certification is required and MA/EMT credentials are a plus. Six months of healthcare experience is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from a medical assisting degree/program is preferred.
• Six months of healthcare experience is required.
• 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.
• Medical Assistant Certification or EMT is preferred.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant ensures the clinical environment is cleaned, stocked, and ready for patient care.
• Performs phlebotomy and prepares specimens for transport to labs; performs simple laboratory procedures.
• Takes vital signs and prepares patients for procedures; 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

Graduation from a medical assisting degree/program

Job description

The Medical Assistant at VHC Health in Arlington, VA supports the clinical team by keeping the patient area clean, stocked and ready for procedures. Duties include phlebotomy, specimen preparation, vital signs, patient flow management, and assisting with billing and EMR documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; a medical assisting degree is preferred. BLS certification is required and MA/EMT credentials are a plus. Six months of healthcare experience is required.