Medical Assistant, Colorectal Surgery
VHC Health
- Location
- Onsite (Arlington, VA)
- Compensation
- $21 - $33/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
VHC Health is a leading not-for-profit health system serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The Medical Assistant role supports clinical operations in colorectal surgery by performing patient care tasks, phlebotomy, and administrative duties to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness benefits
- Retirement benefits
Full job details
Position Title
Medical Assistant, Colorectal SurgeryJob Description
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.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduation from a medical assisting degree/program is preferred.
Six months of healthcare experience is required.
Experience:
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.
Certification/Licensure:
Medical Assistant Certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is preferred.
BLS certification is required.
Additional Job Description
At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.