Medical Assistant - Primary Care Vienna

VHC Health • Vienna, VA

1d • $21 - $33

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports primary care operations by maintaining a clean, stocked, and patient-ready clinical environment. The role performs phlebotomy, prepares specimens for laboratory transport, carries out simple laboratory procedures, takes vital signs, prepares patients for procedures, and supports patient flow. It also provides general clinical support to physicians and other staff, answers phones, schedules appointments, collects co-pays and payments, assists with billing, and enters information into 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 or medical primary care/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 laboratories.
• Perform simple laboratory procedures and take vital signs.
• Prepare patients for procedures and 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.
• Wage transparency and equitable pay practices.

What This Job Offers

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