Medical Assistant - OB/GYN Arlington

About the Role

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is 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.

About the Organization

VHC Health has received multiple awards and recognitions, including:

• A ‘High Performing’ designation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of maternity hospitals.
• A top ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for 2023-2024, placing second in Northern Virginia, 4th in the Washington, DC metro region, and 5th in Virginia.
• An “A” grade in the Leapfrog Group’s 2024 Hospital Safety Grade for patient safety.
• Ranked as one of the top hospitals in the region by U.S. News & World Report, tying for fourth place alongside George Washington University Hospital and Johns Hopkins Medicine-Sibley Memorial Hospital.
• Awarded the International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI) 2024 Apex Award for Stand-Alone Facility Design for the Outpatient Pavilion Parking Garage.
• Ranked Best-in-State for 2024 in Virginia by Newsweek, placing #5 in the state and in the top three in the Washington, DC metro region.
• Received a 5-star rating (the highest) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, with only 381 hospitals nationwide achieving this rating.
• Renewed accreditation as a Level II Trauma Center by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2021.
• Accreditation with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer for its cancer program.

Our Community

Living in Northern Virginia offers a high quality of life with access to:

• Lucrative job opportunities and a thriving economy, including over 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters and the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.
• Rich historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife, and a thriving wine region.
• Seven professional sports teams and a mild four-season climate with year-round outdoor activities like kayaking, biking, and hiking.
• Some of the best public and private schools in the nation, with 94% of Arlington high school graduates attending college.
• Access to 60 colleges and universities, making the region the most educated in the country.
• Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.
• Over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.
• Proximity to cultural landmarks such as the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner, and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

Benefits

In addition to base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Wellness and retirement benefits designed to support employees and their families.

The compensation for this position is determined based on qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting.