Medical Assistant
About the role
Physicians & Midwives (P&M) is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to assist medical providers in performing their duties and carrying out necessary functions in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role involves both clinical and administrative duties. P&M has five office locations in Northern Virginia (Alexandria, N. Arlington, Mt. Vernon, Kingstowne, and Woodbridge). The position is based out of the Alexandria office and requires travel between locations to provide coverage at all offices.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for examinations (reviews medical history, documents clinical symptoms, updates medications, etc.)
- Records vital signs
- Assists medical providers with exams and procedures, as instructed
- Administers medications and injections
- Performs phlebotomy
- Collects and prepares laboratory specimens including pathology, urine, fecal and blood samples
- Stocks exam rooms with supplies
- Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment
- Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
- Answers telephones, schedules appointments, takes messages and provides information
- Triage, review, and route test results
Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in healthcare or related field preferred
- Experience in a healthcare organization preferred, but not required
About Advantia Health
To provide the highest quality patient care available, P&M is partnered with Advantia Health. Advantia is transforming healthcare for all women – setting a higher standard of care and convenience while reducing unnecessary costs. Compassion and value inspire everything we do. We take time to listen, answer questions completely, and offer helpful technology between visits so that our patients are empowered and at ease. Alongside coordinated care, Advantia is pioneering care models that align incentives with the best interests of women and their families.
Requirements
- Background investigation required for candidates selected for further consideration
- COVID-19 and Flu vaccination required as a condition of employment