Medical Assistant - Primary Care West Alexandria

Overview

Purpose & Scope:
The Medical Assistant ensures the clinical environment is cleaned, stocked, and ready for patient care. Performs phlebotomy, prepares specimens for transport to labs, performs simple laboratory procedures, takes vital signs, prepares patients for procedures, and assists with patient flow. Provides general clinical support to physicians and other staff, answers phones, makes appointments, collects co‑pays and payment, assists with billing, and adds information to the electronic medical record.

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Takes vital signs and assists with patient procedures.
• Provides clinical support to physicians and staff.
• Answers phones, schedules appointments, and collects co‑pays.
• Assists with billing and records data in the EMR.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical assisting degree or program preferred.
• Six months of healthcare experience required.
• One year of primary care office experience preferred.
• One year of medical terminology experience required.
• Knowledge of Bloodborne Pathogen Standard required.
• Clinical pharmacology experience required.

• BLS certification required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or EMT preferred.

• VHC Health is a nationally recognized hospital with multiple outstanding awards.
• Located in Arlington, VA, part of Mayo Clinic Care Network.
• Largest hospital in region, Four‑Star Medicare & Medicaid Services and Magnet® hospital.
• 453‑bed, all‑private room hospital.

• Living in Northern Virginia offers top public and private schools, access to 60 colleges, and a mild four‑season climate with year‑round outdoor activities.
• Arlington home to Pentagon and National Cemetery, with more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters.
• Fairfax County houses many high‑ranking schools and two major airports with direct flights.
• Over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, and 652 restaurants available.

Entry level, Full‑time, Health Care Provider, Hospitals and Health Care. District of Columbia, United States.