Medical Assistant - FFPC
About The Position
Fairfax Family Practice Centers (FFPC) is hiring Medical Assistants for its nine office locations across Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties. This centralized posting covers locations that may not all have current openings; applications will be reviewed and directed to appropriate offices based on hiring needs. FFPC is an independent family medical practice established over 50 years ago, with a team-based model of care and a history of supporting graduates pursuing medical school through clinical exposure and hands-on experience. Medical Assistants provide patient care and administrative support to providers, patients, and staff in a collaborative practice environment focused on high-quality, patient-centered primary care. The role offers opportunities to build lasting patient relationships in a supportive and well-structured setting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CPR certification is required.
- Demonstrate a professional demeanor.
- Maintain effective communication with leadership, providers, staff, and patients.
- Possess time-management and organizational skills.
- Adhere to corporate and office-specific policies and procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Be proficient with EMR applications.
- Be proficient in basic computer skills, including email, web browsing, and online communication tools.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited college.
- Two years of experience in a medical office practice or hospital setting.
- Experience in a primary care practice.
- Medical Assistant certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient care and administrative activities to assist providers.
- Assist with delivery of primary health care and patient care management.
- Participate in team huddles and other established team communications, and determine patient health education needs during huddles and provider visits.
- Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking histories and vital signs.
- Review clinical decision support tools regularly, evaluate clinical outcomes, and take action toward established primary team goals.
- Instruct patients in basic testing requirements, including PFTs, clean-catch urine collection, and fingersticks.
- Provide the provider with necessary forms and information for visits.
- Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments according to policies, procedures, or instructions, and clean rooms after patient encounters.
- Set up for sterile procedures.
- Enter vital signs into patient charts and verify chief complaints.
- Maintain and restock examination rooms as needed.
- Perform routine blood draws in the office.
- Interview patients about the reason for their visit.
- Observe, record, and report patient conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to physicians.
- Maintain timely patient flow.
- Assist with clinical procedures performed by providers as needed.
- Participate in quality assurance activities.
- Perform other relevant tasks and duties reasonably consistent with the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
