Medical Assistant - Cardiology

VHC Health • Tysons, VA

2d • $21 - $33

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports clinical care in a cardiology setting by keeping the clinical environment clean, stocked, and ready for patients. The role performs phlebotomy, prepares specimens for laboratory transport, performs simple laboratory procedures, takes vital signs, prepares patients for procedures, and helps manage 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 adds information to the electronic medical record.

A high school diploma or equivalent and six months of healthcare experience are required, along with one year of medical terminology experience, knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, experience in clinical pharmacology, and BLS certification. A medical assisting degree or program, one year of primary care or medical office experience, and Medical Assistant or EMT certification are preferred.

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) certification.

Responsibilities

• Keep the clinical environment clean, stocked, and ready for patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare specimens for transport to laboratories.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED