medical assistant

medical assistant Springfield, VA

Mount Vernon Internal Medicine
Full Time Springfield, VA 24.5 - 18 USD HOURLY Today
Job description

Overview

Medical Assistants report to and take direction from the office managers. Medical Assistants are multi-skilled members of a health care team, who perform administrative and clinical procedures under the supervision of licensed health care providers. They are expected to deliver high quality care services in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

· Responsible for rendering professional health care to patients within the practice according to established standards and as directed by the providers

· Performs proper documentation of vital signs, and history in electronic medical record system

· Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.

  • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.

· Maintains patient confidentiality

· Ensure all related reports, labs and information is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment

· Provide coverage at other offices as needed

· Understands and follows HIPAA regulations

· Performs CLIA waived procedures as indicated by the providers and company algorithm

· Performing Spirometry and EKG’S on a routine basis

· Adheres to OSHA regulations

· Perform phlebotomy services; Possess skills required for proper specimen collection, including labeling, handling, processing, transportation, and storage of specimens

· Routinely review and complete patient required quality measures required for maintaining routine health and diagnostic testing

· Possess skills required to follow quality control policies and procedures

· Confirms ordered labs are ordered correctly in electronic record to include correct reference lab

· Maintains all patient care areas in an aseptic manner, and disinfects all workstations and equipment daily

· Screen your own schedule

· Restocks all treatment areas with supplies each day

Other Duties and Responsibilities

· Performs other duties as assigned or apparent by the Office Manager or Management Committee

Requirements

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Effective use of English grammar, spelling, and vocabulary

· Must be able to work independently as well as with a team

· Experience working in a multi-cultural environment

· Efficient and accurate data-entry skills

· Have strong organization and attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

· Analytical – need to be able to understand and follow a medical chart and diagnoses

· Must be professional courteous and motivated

· Must be able to multitask

· Ability to work effectively under continuing pressure and possible interruptions

· Be proficient with computers/EMR

· Maintains strictest confidentiality always adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

· Medical Assistant certificate preferred but not required

Licensure:

· CPR (and maintains)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Primary Care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Work setting:

  • Clinic
  • In-person
  • Office
  • Private practice

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees and patients are required to wear a mask.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Springfield, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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medical assistant
Mount Vernon Internal Medicine

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