Medical Assistant - Surgical Group

Virtua Health•Washington, DC

1d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers and clinical operations in a surgical group. The role prepares patients for examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical and social history, and chief complaints, and performs clinical tasks within the scope of the Medical Assistant’s certification under physician supervision. In a clinical support services capacity, the Medical Assistant uses a team-based approach to coordinate patient care and support patient outcomes. This includes preparing charts before visits, gathering test and laboratory results, ensuring accurate documentation, identifying care gaps, and communicating items to be addressed at upcoming visits. The position is onsite at Virtua Health’s Washington location and is a regular, full-time, first-shift role scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Current Medical Assistant certification or registration.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of similar experience in a medical office.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaints, and prepare exam rooms according to the patient’s needs.
Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens for processing.
Administer vaccines and complete required documentation.
Perform diagnostic tests, such as EKG and pulmonary function tests, as directed and under physician supervision.
Screen and direct patient calls according to established protocols.
Contact patients regarding prescriptions and test results as directed and under physician supervision.
Perform and document daily regulatory testing to ensure clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
Maintain clinical supply levels at the facility’s required par level.
Perform front desk duties as directed, including patient registration, billing, and appointment scheduling.
Prepare patient charts before visits, obtain necessary information such as laboratory and test results, ensure appropriate documentation, identify and close care gaps, and communicate items to be addressed at the next visit.