Medical Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: VA 19455 Deerfield Avenue, #201 0VX15 - Lansdowne, VA 20176Education Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Health Care Do you want to work for a company that values respect, integrity, accountability, and leadership? Are you interested in being a part of one of the nation’s leading providers of Gastroenterology care? If so, join us at Colon, Stomach, & Liver Center and become part of the One GI®, family!   Colon, Stomach, & Liver Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Lansdowne, VA to help drive patient success in our community. We are searching for a passionate Full Time Medical Assistant that will work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. No nights or weekends!  No Medical Assistant experience? No problem - on the job training available! Who we are! Colon, Stomach, & Liver Center is a team of gastroenterologists and allied health professionals with a proven track record of providing excellent care that families can count on. We specialize in treating the full range of digestive diseases and endeavor to provide exceptional care, for every patient, every time.   We are powered by One GI®, a true collaboration of the very best clinical and business minds – which enables us to focus on what’s truly important – our patients. And you contribution will be integral!   Our commitment to diversity & inclusion: **At One GI®, we value and actively promote diversity in the workforce at all levels. We strive to celebrate culture and other differences and consider them strengths of our organization. Awesome Perks, Just for You! Excellent paid time off for a healthy work/life balance. We’ve got your future in mind! With our generous 401(k) plan, we’ll help you grow your nest egg with an employer match that makes saving for retirement even sweeter. Looking to further your education? We want to help! We offer education reimbursement opportunities, with generous annual support based on your employment status. Internal growth opportunities. We want to aide in your training and development. Competitive health and supplemental benefits; with FSA and HSA options. Love where you work? Spread the word! Refer a friend who’d be a great fit for One GI® and earn a special bonus when they join the team!   What you will do: Measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and documents all information in patient’s chart. Collect specimens for laboratory analysis, as applicable. Obtain, verify, and record health history of patients. Assist the physician with office visits. Must be able to assist physician in an emergency. Manage patient prescriptions as directed by physician. Manage referrals as directed by physician Answer patient questions. Notify patients of test results Review procedure reports to ensure patients have hospital orders and needed clearances have been received. Escort patients to exam rooms and/or throughout the office as needed. Adhere to infection control/safety guidelines. Prepare examination rooms to include cleaning and restocking of supplies. Assist with dressing and undressing of patients as needed. Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous medications as directed by physician (dosage must be verified). Perform phlebotomy for lab work and complete required forms.* Assist with scheduling office visits, procedures, laboratory tests, x-rays, outpatient testing, hospital admissions and appointments as necessary.   What you bring: High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience working as a Medical Assistant preferred. Previous experience working in a medical office environment preferred. Basic Life Support Certification Required, or ability to obtain.  Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology required. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Qualifications