Medical Assistant - Maternal Fetal Medicine

VHC Health • Arlington, VA

5d • $21 - $33

About The Position

The Medical Assistant ensures the clinical environment is clean, stocked, and ready for patient care. The role performs phlebotomy, prepares specimens for transport to labs, performs simple laboratory procedures, takes vital signs, prepares patients for procedures, and assists with patient flow. It provides general clinical support to physicians and other staff, answers phones, makes appointments, collects co-pays and payments, assists with billing, and adds information to the electronic medical record.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of healthcare experience.
• One year of medical terminology experience.
• Knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
• Experience in clinical pharmacology.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a medical assisting degree or program.
• One year of healthcare/medical primary care or office experience.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Responsibilities

• Clean, stock, and prepare the clinical environment for patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare specimens for transport to labs.
• Perform simple laboratory procedures.
• Take vital signs and prepare patients for procedures.
• Assist with patient flow.
• Provide general clinical support to physicians and other staff.
• Answer phones and make appointments.
• Collect co-pays and payments and assist with billing.
• Add information to the electronic medical record.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Dental coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Vision coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Additional wellness benefits.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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