Medical Assistant - Primary Care Old Town Alexandria

VHC Health • Alexandria, VA

12d • Onsite

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED