Medical Assistant in Alexandria, Virginia at Nova Patient Care

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!

• 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
• 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
• Make sure examination rooms are ready for patients by ensuring they’re well-stocked and at a comfortable temperature and that all equipment is sterilized
• Take the patient’s vital signs including their pulse, body temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure and record it in their chart
• Obtain blood samples from patients and sent them to the laboratory for testing
• Welcome patients to the office, take telephone calls, schedule appointments, and answer questions about treatment or prescription refills to ensure an excellent patient experience

• 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 (Athena)
• 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
• Graduated from high school or received GED
• Preferred bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to accurately translate medical terminology and communicate effectively with spanish speaking patients.