Medical Assistant, Primary Care Falls Church
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 payment, assists with billing, and adds information to the electronic medical record.
About the Role
VHC Health is recognized for its commitment to advancing women's health, reducing the stigma of mental health, and improving access to care in the Washington, DC metro region. The organization has received top rankings in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and has been named a Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek. VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- Medical Assistant Certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is preferred.
- BLS certification is required.
Skills
Knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, clinical pharmacology, and ability to perform phlebotomy, prepare specimens, take vital signs, and assist with patient flow.
Benefits
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.
Pay
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.
Schedule
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.