Medical Assistant - Advantia Health

Physicians & Midwives (P&M) is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting medical providers in performing their duties and carrying out the necessary functions required in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Medical Assistant also performs clinical and administrative duties. P&M has 5 office locations in Northern Virginia (Alexandria, N. Arlington, Mt. Vernon, Kingstowne, and Woodbridge). Preferred working location to be discussed, but position does require travel between locations. To best serve our patients, coverage is needed at all office locations. This position will be based out of our Alexandria office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for examinations (i.e., reviews medical history, documents clinical symptoms, updates medications, etc.).
• Records vital signs.
• Assists medical providers with exams and procedures, as instructed.
• Administers medications and injections.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens including pathology, urine, fecal and blood samples.
• Stocks exam rooms with supplies.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment.
• Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Answers telephones, schedules appointments, takes messages and provides information.
• Triage, review, and route test results.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training in healthcare or related field preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare organization required.

About Advantia Health:

To provide the highest quality patient care available, P&M is partnered with Advantia Health. Advantia is transforming healthcare for all women – setting a higher standard of care and convenience while reducing unnecessary costs. Compassion and value inspire everything we do. We take time to listen, answer questions completely, and offer helpful technology between visits so that our patients are empowered and at ease. Alongside coordinated care, Advantia is pioneering care models that align incentives with the best interests of women and their families.

Please note: Advantia Health is dedicated to providing unparalleled healthcare to our customers by employing the most highly-qualified individuals. If you are selected for further consideration, you will be subject to a background investigation. COVID-19 and Flu vaccination is a required condition of employment.

Advantia Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to global diversity: It is a place where good people want to work, and customers want to continue to engage in EOE M/F/D/V.