Medical Assistant - OB/GYN Tysons & 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. At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical environment is cleaned, stocked, and ready for patient care
• Perform phlebotomy
• Prepare specimens for transport to labs
• Perform simple laboratory procedures
• Take vital signs
• Prepare patients for procedures
• Assist with patient flow
• Provide general clinical support to physicians and other staff
• Answer phones
• Make appointments
• Collect co-pays and payment
• Assist with billing
• Add information to the electronic medical record

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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