Medical Assistant

Woodbridge, VA

Primary Office: Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic, Woodbridge

Hours per Week: 40

Starting Hourly Salary: $21.59  (Non-exempt)

Telework Available:  No

Position Description

Responsible for providing nursing care to the patience under the direction of the health care provider.

Position Responsibilities

  • Respects client and employee rights and privacy ensures security of protected information, practices, in an ethical manner and is compliant to the agency’s compliance program and privacy policy
  • Plans and coordinates patient care according to each patient’s needs.
  • Patient intakes: records patient medical history and physical condition.
  • Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
  • Provides routine care for patients; reviews and maintains medical charts.
  • Assists physicians and registered nurses.
  • Communicates with patients and their families.
  • Prepares and administers injections, assists with EKGs, Point of Care testing, OB exams
  • Prepares specimens for lab courier.
  • Provides patient with health education, medication review, and provider referrals
  • Helps clients access the healthcare system by aiding with scheduling appointments, coordination with pharmacies, and linkage to other providers as needed
  • Performs selected nursing and administrative duties, and assists physicians as required
  • Prepares, cleans, and maintains exam and treatment rooms
  • Maintains Patient Drug Assistance Program medication records
  • Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment
  • Assists with answering the telephone, providing information as requested and screening calls
  • Assists with scheduling tests and treatments for patients
  • Treats staff, volunteers, and patients with love, dignity and respect
  • Follows agency’s policy and procedure regarding infection control measures through proper handwashing, bag technique, use of Personal Protective Equipment, principles of antiseptic technique, exposure control/reporting, care of equipment, safe needle technique
  • Performs other related work as required

Other Duties

  • Maintain current BLS/CPR certification
  • Ability to work under pressure with a diverse population, including staff, volunteers, clients, patients and other members of the public on a regular basis.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers.
  • The position may cause frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and other conditions common to a clinical environment

Qualifications & Skills

  • Ability to fully communicate in ENGLISH/SPANISH both orally and in writing.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to take vitals, perform point of care testing and use other medical equipment
  • Ability to educate patients of their medical diagnosis
  • Ability to maintain medical records and record test results
  • Ability to use critical thinking skills to address patients’ questions, concerns and issues as they arise
  • Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
  • Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
  • Ability to use good reasoning and judgement and react calmly in emergency situations
  • Knowledge of medical practice and care.
  • Knowledge of medical equipment, diagnostic and treatment procedures.
  • Commitment to the mission, goals, and services of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington.
  • Computer literate, including the ability to learn and use program specific software
  • Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma and job experience in a clinical setting
  • BLS certification/CPR certification
  • One year experience in clinical setting, preferred

Physical Demands

  • Maintain current BLS/CPR certification
  • Ability to work under pressure with a diverse population, including staff, volunteers, clients, patients and other members of the public on a regular basis.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers.
  • The position may cause frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and other conditions common to a clinical environment

BENEFITS: Vacation, Sick, Paid FML*, 16 paid holidays in 2024, Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, Employee Assistance Program, Diocesan School Tuition Reimbursement K-12 . Closed between Christmas and New Years.*

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Job Title
Medical Assistant
Agency
Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington
Location
Woodbridge, VA
Posted On
April 12, 2024

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