Medical Assistant - Neurology

Overview

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.

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.

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

• Received a ‘High Performing' designation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of maternity hospitals across the United States. This survey was based on factors most important to parents when choosing the hospital to deliver their baby.
• Received a top ranking in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for . The report ranked hospitals in 15 adult specialties as well as national and regional rankings. VHC Health is proud to be ranked second in Northern Virginia, 4th in the Washington, DC metro region, and 5th in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Received an “A” grade in the spring of 2024 in the Leapfrog Group’s ranking for hospitals.
• VHC Health ranked as one of the top hospitals in the region, according to U.S. News & World Report.
• VHC Health’s Outpatient Pavilion Parking Garage received the IPMI 2024 Apex Award for Stand-Alone Facility Design.
• VHC Health ranks as Best-in-State for 2024 in Virginia by Newsweek.
• VHC Health received 5 stars in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Quality rating.
• The Commonwealth of Virginia renewed VHC Health’s 2021 accreditation as a Level II Trauma Center.
• VHC Health’s cancer program received Accreditation with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer Accreditation.

• Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., with opportunities for a lucrative job and access to historical sites, culture, and outdoor activities.
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• Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation.
• Arlington County offers strong educational outcomes for high school graduates pursuing college.
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• Northern Virginia offers extensive recreational and community amenities.
• Proximity to major cultural and shopping destinations.

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.