Medical Assistant - Primary Care West Alexandria

Position Title

Medical Assistant - Primary Care West Alexandria

Job Description

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.

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Graduation from a medical assisting degree / program is preferred.

Six months of healthcare experience is required.

Experience :

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.

Certification / Licensure :

Medical Assistant Certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is preferred.

BLS certification is required.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• VHC Health is a nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering the highest quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 70 years.
• Achieved the Healthgrades 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. VHC Health is the only hospital in the Washington DC region and in the state of Virginia that has received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for 11 consecutive years.
• Earned multiple Top Hospital award from the Leapfrog Group for excellence in hospital safety and quality. VHC consistently achieves the highest levels of patient satisfaction.
• Located in Arlington, VA, VHC is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations).
• VHC Health is the largest Hospital in the region that was named a Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Four-Star Hospital, and is also designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• VHC Health is a 453-bed, all-private room Hospital.

OUR COMMUNITY

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.