Medical Assistant

Nova Patient Care • Woodbridge, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works directly with healthcare staff to provide patient care and support clinic operations. The role welcomes patients, schedules appointments, takes patient histories and vital signs, collects blood samples, and assists physicians during examinations. It also includes organizing medical records and test results, preparing examination rooms, answering patient questions, and providing front-desk support as needed. The position is in person and is scheduled for eight hours per day, five days per week. The listed salary is $18–$22 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program and a supervised externship in a healthcare setting.
• Passed the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam to obtain certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or another certifying agency.
• Ability to use a computer to complete administrative tasks.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Passion for helping patients.
• Clinical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a medical or primary care group practice or similar setting.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records and/or Electronic Health Records, including eClinical.
• Proficiency in medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Learn clinic computer hardware and software and use them according to company policies.
• Respond to patient needs and ensure questions are answered.
• Organize medical records, laboratory results, and progress notes so healthcare providers have necessary information during patient encounters.
• Assist with front-desk duties as necessary.
• Support healthcare staff during examinations by providing supplies and instruments, positioning patients, and completing other tasks as needed.
• Prepare examination rooms by stocking supplies, ensuring a comfortable temperature, and sterilizing equipment.
• Take and record patients’ pulse, body temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
• Obtain blood samples and send them to the laboratory for testing.
• Welcome patients, answer telephone calls, schedule appointments, and answer questions about treatment or prescription refills.

What This Job Offers

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