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Certified Medical Assistant

NOVA Patient Care
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Job Description

Job Description

We’re looking for a reliable medical assistant to work directly with our healthcare staff and help us provide first-class care to our patients. You’ll greet people when they come in, schedule appointments, take patient histories, collect test samples, and assist with examinations, all while building an excellent rapport with our patients. Jobseekers should have some experience in the medical field and love helping people. Sound like you? Apply today! Compensation :

19 - $22 hourly

Responsibilities :

  • Document the patient’s vital signs including respiration rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, and pulse and write down the information in their chart
  • Help healthcare staff during examination by handing the correct supplies and medical instruments to the physician, positioning the patient, and assisting with other tasks as needed
  • Obtain blood samples from patients and sent them to the laboratory for testing
  • Discuss patient information, medical history, and the reason for their visit to share with the healthcare staff
  • Fill out the appropriate insurance forms and document patient appointments, listing all symptoms, test results, diagnoses, treatment instructions, and prescriptions on the patient records
  • Learn clinic computer hardware and software and use them according to company policies
  • Comply with patient needs at all times and ensure all questions are answered
  • Organize medical records, laboratory results, and progress notes to ensure that the healthcare provider has all of the available and necessary information during patient encounters
  • Assist with the Front Desk as necessary

Qualifications :

  • 1 year of prior experience as in a medical assisting role performing administrative duties or similar position in a healthcare work environment
  • High school graduate or has GED
  • Possesses basic computer skills to complete administrative tasks
  • Has Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or other certifying agency
  • Candidates must have successfully completed an accredited medical assisting program a supervised externship in a healthcare setting
  • Previous experience in a medical or primary care group practice or similar situations is preferred
  • Customer service-oriented and passionate about helping patients
  • Possesses clinical skills
  • Electronic Medical Records and / or Electronic Health Records experience preferred (eClinical)
  • Proficient in medical terminology preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Job Type : Full-Time
  • Schedule : 8-Hour Per Day
  • Five Days Per Week
  • In-Person
  • About Company

    NOVA Patient Care is one of the largest outpatient primary care organizations. We are patient-centric and everything we do revolves around the needs, preferences, and values of our patients. We serve patients with immediate care needs for minor illnesses and injuries and comprehensive and personalized primary health care for most medical conditions. We currently provide walk-ins and immediate care and primary care to our patients and communities.

    Salary : $19 - $22

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