Medical Assistant - Primary Care Shirlington

VHC Health • Full-time • Arlington, VA, US • 1m ago

Position Title

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

Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as its women’s health partner because of the health system’s continued commitment to advancing women’s health, reducing the stigma of mental health, and creating greater access to care in the Washington, DC metro region.
Awarded the CHIME Most Wired Recognition for 2023 as a certified level 9 for acute and ambulatory services. Organizations designated as level 9 or 10 are considered industry leaders who drive digital change in the healthcare industry in order to create better health outcomes for patients.
Received a top ranking in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row. Ranking over 2,800 hospitals in 28 countries, this study asked 85,000 medical experts across the world to participate in an online survey covering topics such as recommendation of hospital, satisfaction of patient care, quality of care for specific treatments, among other factors.
Recognized by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in eight categories: bariatric surgery, obstetrics, heart care, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, cancer care, comprehensive breast care, women’s services, mammogram and patient experience. This award is graded based on the best publicly available information, patient surveys and accreditation information, and the Women’s Choice Award delivers a simplified, objective ranking to each category.
Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek. One of 175 hospitals and just three in the Washington, DC metro region to be included in the rankings.
Named best hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group. This is the first-ever Leapfrog Best Hospitals ranking to help patients make educated decisions about which institutions are best for the money.

OUR COMMUNITY

Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company – plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking. We offer some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one of the best places to live and work in the country.
Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery.
Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.
Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States
Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.
Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.
Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.
Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.
Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts
Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.

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.

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