Medical Assistant - Cardiology

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The Medical Assistant ensures the clinical environment is cleaned, stocked, and ready for patient care. Performs phlebotomy, prepares specimens for transport to labs, conducts 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, schedules appointments, collects co‑pays and payments, assists with billing, and updates 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 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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, the first-ever Leapfrog Best Hospitals ranking to help patients make educated decisions about which institutions are best for the money.

• Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all with 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.
• Arlington is home to the Pentagon and 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.

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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider