Medical Assistant (MA)-Spine & Rehabilitation (Outpatient Clinic)-Full Time Days

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports patient care and clinic operations by managing patient flow, obtaining and documenting vital signs, and completing clinical and clerical duties. The role supports Mary Washington Healthcare’s mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives, with a commitment to quality service for patients, physicians, the public, and coworkers. The Medical Assistant greets and escorts patients, reviews charts and patient history forms, prepares exam rooms, assists providers with examinations and procedures, obtains specimens, and documents care in the medical record. The position communicates provider instructions and results to patients within the scope of training, coordinates follow-up appointments and testing, and follows infection-control, safety, and confidentiality requirements. The Medical Assistant is not authorized to interpret results or independently provide medical advice. The position requires certification as a Medical Assistant, or an accepted alternative at hire followed by certification within 18 months. AHA BLS Provider CPR is required at hire. The role involves substantial walking and standing, occasional bending and kneeling, lifting up to 35 pounds, and potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens. The compensation range is $20.91–$29.28.

Requirements

Must be a certified Medical Assistant, or have successfully completed a medical assistant training program or have two years of experience as a Medical Assistant at hire; those qualifying through the training-program or experience alternative must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 18 months of hire.
AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
Proficiency in basic clinical skills required by the specialty, such as phlebotomy, blood pressure measurement, EKG, and injections.
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality.
Ability to walk and stand for 67–100% of the workday and use arms and hands for 67–100% of the workday.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and squat for 34–66% of the workday.
Ability to lift 35 pounds and push and pull 20 pounds.
Auditory and visual skills, including color determination; ability to work in confined spaces and reach above or overhead.
Critical-thinking and analytical skills, ability to multitask, communicate effectively, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment in areas with potential bloodborne pathogen exposure.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting.
Experience with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Greet and escort patients to exam rooms in a timely and courteous manner.
Review patient charts and obtain reports and results needed by the provider before examinations or treatment.
Obtain and document patient chief complaints and vital signs, including height, weight, and blood pressure.
Ensure exam and procedure rooms are supplied and set up for each encounter.
Review patient history forms for completeness and obtain missing information within parameters established by the supervising provider.
Assist providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
Draw blood and assist in obtaining other specimens; prepare and route specimens to laboratories, using in-house services when appropriate and following insurance verification.
Document activities, interventions, patient and family responses, and prescribed medication in the medical record.
Communicate provider advice and instructions to patients within the scope of training.
Follow infection-control and safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
Phone prescriptions to pharmacies based on providers’ written orders.
Provide results and other information to patients as specifically directed by the provider.
Assist patients with scheduling future appointments, surgeries, and diagnostic testing as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.