Travel Medical Assistant- Fairfax, VA

VetJobs; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos QTC Health Services seeks a full-time Medical Assistant for our Fairfax, VA clinic. The role involves direct patient interaction, front and back-office duties, and support to providers.

Candidates should have the appropriate MA education/certifications, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and be willing to travel up to 70% if required. Training is provided on-site with standard Monday–Friday shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with MA credential or equivalent required.
• National Certification from recognized MA associations preferred.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team.
• Perform routine front and back-office duties including phones and data entry.
• Assist in examination under physician direction.
• Interview patients and record information.
• Draw/determine blood or urine samples.
• Prepare specimens for lab analysis.
• Conduct diagnostic tests (EKG, PFTs, Doppler).

Skills

Patient interaction

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

HS Diploma with MA experience (1-3 years)

HS Diploma with MA experience (3-5 years)

HS Diploma with MA experience (5-10 years)

AA in Medical Assisting

Military Medic/Hospital Corpsman

National Certification (NHA)

National Certification (AAMA)

National Certification (NAHP)

American Medical Technologist (AMT)

National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

BLS certification (within 30 days)

Job description

Job Description

- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site".

Leidos QTC Health Services is currently seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support our Fairfax, VA clinic. Pay or shift range: $22.16 USD to $30 USD

As a Medical Assistant, you interact directly with patients daily. Your professionalism and empathy will greatly enhance the patient experience, making the patients feel more comfortable and cared for. You will be crucial in keeping the clinic running smoothly by efficiently managing tasks, utilizing your clinical skills, supporting providers and communicating with your team and patients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work as a team
• Perform routine and basic front and back-office duties, to include phones, data entry
• Assist in the examination process of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Interview patients
• Record information on patients' charts
• Draw and collect blood samples and/or urine samples from patients
• Prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Conduct a variety of diagnostic tests. EKGs, PFTs, Doppler studies, etc.

Additional Information

Training: 3 weeks of comprehensive onboarding and training. Week 1 - online compliance on-site at your assigned clinic, week 2 - on-site out of our Nashville corporate office for hands on clinical training, week 3 - systems training with the leadership team

Shift: Typically Monday – Friday. 8hr shift times will vary based on need.

Availability Needed: 7:30am - 7:00pm PST. Weekend and overtime may be required based on the needs of the business

Travel requirements: Up to 70% travel as needed

Auto req ID: 485890BR

Minimum Education Required: High School/GED

Required Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Experience/Education:
• Level II: HS Diploma w/ 1-3 years of Medical Assistant experience Level III: HS Diploma w/ 3-5 years of Medical Assistant experience Level IV: HS Diploma w/ 5-10 years of Medical Assistant experience Level V: AA in Medical Assisting w/10 years of Medical Assistant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education for MA level V. Graduate from accredited vocational MA program with MA certificate/ MA Diploma OR Military Equivalent (Medic/Hospital Corpsman)
• A valid National Certification from one of the following Associations:
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• National Center or Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification required within 30 days of starting.
• State of Washington ONLY: Active Medical Assistant License w/ the Washington State Department of Health.
• A valid U.S. Driver’s License and ability/willingness to drive between work locations
• Must possess current REAL ID-compliant identification or equivalent TSA approved identification prior to start date.
• Technology driven medical data entry system experience or related computer data entry.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to pass a medical clearance consisting of passing an N95 respirator fit test, properly wearing organizational standard respiratory protective equipment as required, passing a Tuberculosis/TB test, and receiving a Hepatitis A/B vaccine series or passing a Hepatitis A/B Titer test and other medical clearances/vaccinations as required.
• If applicable, must be able to pass a federal background check and/or obtain and maintain additional clearances as specified by the contract (e.g., NACI, PIV, SMS, TMS).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

• A valid National Certification from one of the following Associations:
  • National Health Career (NHA)
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • American Medical Technologist (AMT)
  • National Center or Competency Testing (NCCT)

City* Fairfax

State* Virginia

Job_Category Medical

Job Code Medical_Assistant Medical Assistant

Affiliate Sponsor Leidos QTC Health Services

Salary Range $30,000-$45,000