Medical Assistant - Primary Care Tysons

Overview

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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 payments, assists with billing, and adds information to the electronic medical record.

• Keep the clinical environment clean, stocked, and ready for patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy and prepare specimens for transport to labs.
• Perform simple laboratory procedures and take patient vital signs.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist with patient flow.
• Provide general clinical support to physicians and other staff.
• Answer phones, make appointments, collect co-pays and payments, assist with billing, and add information to the electronic medical record.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from a medical assisting degree/program is preferred.
• Six months of healthcare experience is required.
• One year of healthcare/medical - primary care/office experience is preferred.
• One year of medical terminology experience is required.
• Knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is required.
• Experience in clinical pharmacology is required.

• Medical Assistant Certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is preferred.
• BLS certification is required.

• Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as its women’s health partner for advancing women’s health and access to care in the DC metro region.
• Top ranking in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals (fourth consecutive year).
• Recognized by the Women’s Choice Award for best hospital in multiple categories.
• Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek.
• Named best hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group.

• Northern Virginia offers a mix of opportunities and amenities, with access to historical sites, cultural venues, education, and a diverse professional environment.
• Arlington, Fairfax County, and surrounding areas provide multiple educational and recreational options, with convenient access to airports and regional attractions.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care