Lead Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Purpose & Scope

Serves as a resource for Medical Assistants. The Lead Medical Assistant provides general administrative and clinical support to physicians and other practitioners. She or he ensures the clinical environment is cleaned, stocked, and ready for patient care and that medical supplies are maintained at all times. The Lead Medical Assistant assists with intake and patient flow; takes vital signs, and performs office procedures per department protocol. She/he is responsible for accurately documenting clinical activities, per procedure.

About the Role

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• College diploma or certificate is preferred.

Experience

• Two years of healthcare/medical - primary care/office experience is required.

Certification/Licensure

• Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant Credential to be obtained in six months.
• BLS certification required.

Qualifications

Awards & Recognition

• Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as its women’s health partner because of the health system’s continued commitment to advancing women’s health, reducing the stigma of mental health, and creating greater access to care in the Washington, DC metro region.
• VHC Health awarded the CHIME Most Wired Recognition for 2023 as a certified level 9 for acute and ambulatory services.
• VHC Health received a top ranking in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row.
• VHC Health was recognized by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in eight categories bariatric surgery, obstetrics, heart care, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, cancer care, comprehensive breast care, women’s services, mammogram and patient experience.
• VHC Health was named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek.
• VHC Health was named best hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group.

Community

• Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company – plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking.
• In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here, there are no compromises.
• NOVA is one of the best places to live and work in the country.
• Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery.
• Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.
• Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States.
• Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.
• Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.
• Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.
• Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.
• Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts.

Benefits

• The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting.
• This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes.
• No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans.
• The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.