Mary Washington Healthcare·Fredericksburg, Virginia
The Medical Assistant manages patient flow, obtains vitals, and assists providers with examinations and diagnostic procedures. They are also responsible for clinical tasks such as drawing blood, starting IVs, and administering medications.
Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Monday-Friday 3:30pm-7:30pm with Occasional Saturdays
The Medical Assistant controls patient flow for providers, obtains and documents patient vitals, and performs other patient care and clerical duties.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Greets and escorts patients to exam room in a timely and courteous manner.
Reviews patient chart to ensure all reports and results required by provider are available prior to exam/treatment.
Obtains reports and results as required.
Obtains and documents patient chief complaint.
Obtains and documents patient vitals (i.e., height, weight, BP).
Ensures exam/procedure room is appropriately supplied and set up to accommodate encounter based upon reason for patient visit.
Reviews patient-supplied history forms for completeness.
Queries to obtain missing information within parameters established by supervising provider.
Assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
Assists Physician with patient biopsy cases (limited to preparing patient, explaining procedure, and getting supplies).
Starts IVs.
Draws blood and/or assists in obtaining other specimens.
Prepares and routes specimen(s) to laboratories; utilizing in-house services whenever appropriate; following verification of patients’ insurance.
Demonstrates competence in medication management and administration (within scope of practice).
Administers IM Medications as approved by the MWHC Policy, and ordered by the Physician and directed by the professional nursing/clinical staff.
Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
Communicates with patients regarding provider advice/instructions within scope of training.
Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.
Phones in prescriptions to pharmacies based upon provider’s written orders.
Provides results and other information to patients as specifically directed by provider.
Assists patient with the scheduling of future appointments, surgeries, and/or diagnostic testing, as necessary.
The Medical Assistant is not authorized to interpret reports or results or independently dispense medical advice to patients.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Medical Assisting Certification or three years’ experience as a Medical Assistant (eq. Army Medic, Navy Corpsman, EMT) required. All non-certified Medical Assistants will be required to obtain their certification within 18 months of hire. American Heart Association CPR certification required. Proficiency in basic clinical skills as required by specialty (i.e. phlebotomy, blood pressure, EKG, injections) required. Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality required. Minimum of 2 years’ prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting preferred. Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.
Requires a Medical Assisting Certification or equivalent experience, along with AHA CPR certification and proficiency in basic clinical skills. A minimum of 2 years of clinical support experience in a medical office is preferred.
Market context
Support-services roles in Virginia are often tied to steady staffing needs in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings, especially when teams need dependable help with patient flow and day-to-day operations. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, three years of clinical experience, current AHA BLS, and a recognized Medical Assistant Certification, while offering medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and clinical experience match before applying.