Medical Assistant
Company: Virginia Hospital Center
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:Title: Medical Assistant CardiologySchedule:
Full-timeLocation: Arlington, VARequirements:High School diploma or
equivalent preferredCompletion Assistant (MA) educational program
preferred but not required.Certification in basic life support
through the American Heart Association and knowledge of the
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard required.Minimum 6 months of
healthcare experience.Phlebotomy skills preferred.Ability to use a
multi-line telephone system and computer program for data entry and
retrieval. Understanding of medical terminology is requiredOther
Qualifications:CCMAs (Certified Clinical Medial Assistants), AAMAs
(American Association of Medical Assistants) and/or MAs certified
through the American Medical Technologies (AMT) are strongly
preferred, but no longer required.Qualified candidates must possess
excellent interpersonal communication ability, customer service
skills, and telephone etiquette.Must be able to perform in a
high-pressure environment and have the ability to organize multiple
tasks and prioritize responsibilities.Must maintain a high level of
confidentiality.Must present professionally, have a pleasant
personality, and ability to communicate positively with patients
and staff.SUMMARYMembers of our dedicated care team work directly
with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to
ensure the highest level of care to our patients. In many practices
of our multispecialty Physician Group, our Medical Assistant Care
Team members may also be asked to perform phlebotomy, prepare
specimens for transport to labs, perform simple laboratory
procedures, take vital signs, prepare patients for procedures,
assist with patient flow, and provide general support for practice
operations.Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills are required
as well as the desire to be part of a team that functions at the
highest level.We offer a highly competitive compensation package.We
promote a healthy work-life balance to include flexible working
hours and offer a generous benefit package including health
insurance, life, disability, 401K match, up to $5K annually in
tuition reimbursement for those who qualify, and more.AWARDS &
RECOGNITIONVHC Health is a nationally recognized Hospital and
teaching facility that has been delivering the highest quality care
to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 70 years.Achieved
the Healthgrades 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award . VHC
Health is the only hospital in the Washington DC region and in the
state of Virginia that has received the Outstanding Patient
Experience Award for 11 consecutive years.Earned multiple Top
Hospital award from the Leapfrog Group for excellence in hospital
safety and quality. VHC consistently achieves the highest levels of
patient satisfaction.Located in Arlington, VA, VHC is a proud
member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of
independent healthcare organizations).VHC Health is the largest
Hospital in the region that was named a Center for Medicare &
Medicaid Services Four-Star Hospital, and is also designated as a
Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.VHC
Health is a 453-bed, all-private room Hospital.OUR COMMUNITYLiving
in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you
can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company -
plus access to the country's greatest historical sites, a bustling
caf-- culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine
region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season
climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking. We offer some
of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to
60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated
region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one
of the best places to live and work in the country.Arlington is
home to the Pentagon, and the 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 StatesFairfax 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
ArtsWhether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County,
City of Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC
area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is
right for you.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.HOW TO APPLY?Click the
APPLY button, and you will be redirected to our website. Once
you're on the website, please complete our 2-step application
process: 1. the online application and 2. the electronic talent
assessment (multiple-choice questionnaire). VERY IMPORTANT!In order
for your application to be valid, your electronic talent assessment
must be completed and submitted. Applicants who only complete the
application without the talent assessment won't be considered.
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