Medical Assistant - Infectious Diseases
Virginia Hospital Center•Arlington, VA
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About The Position
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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Six months of healthcare experience is required.
- One year of medical terminology experience is required.
- Knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is required.
- Experience in clinical pharmacology is required.
- BLS certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from a medical assisting degree/program is preferred.
- One year of healthcare/medical - primary care/office experience is preferred.
- Medical Assistant Certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- Adds information to the electronic medical record.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
