Medical Assistant
Company: Whole Woman's Health
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionWhole Woman's Health VisionWe are here to
transform how our patients experience healthcare.Whole Woman's
Health PhilosophyWe have a holistic, patient-centered approach to
healthcare. We understand that people experience medical issues
with their whole selves, often including their families, their
beliefs, their history and their dreams for the future. We listen
to our patients, trust them, and are here to guide them through
their choices.Whole Woman's Health MissionWe are health care
providers specializing in holistic, patient-centered care. It is
our mission to welcome and treat the whole patient – head, heart
and body. We provide medical expertise, education, counseling,
informed consent and trust. We honor our patients' hopes and dreams
in all of the care that we provide.SummaryThe Medical Assistant
will provide assistance during set up and post procedure recovery
as well as triage and response to emergency situations. Essential
functions
- Room Preparation and Maintenance
- Patient Flow, Patient Work Up
- Patient Communication, Obtaining Patient History of Chief
Complaint
- Assisting/Setup of Surgical Patients, Assisting in Post
Procedure Recovery Room Triage
- Basic Patient Teaching and Discharge, Routine Visit,
Post-Operative, Post-Operative Complication , Routine
Follow-Up
- Response to Emergency Situations Experience and General
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED equivalent
- Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or
on-the-job-trained medical assistant
- Basic Phone Skills
- Computer Skills
- Basic Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
- Problem Solving, Prioritizing, Time Management, Utilization of
Patient Education Resources and Written Materials
- AAMA Certification preferred
- Certification in Basic Life Support
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ideal candidate will be Bilingual – English and Spanish
Physical Requirements
- Must possess the ability and capability to perform any task in
the office.
- Must be able to lift 15 lbs or more, be able to physically move
through the office unaided
- Must have excellent visual and hearing acuity.
Compensation/Benefits
- A competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- All full-time staff are eligible to enroll in medical, dental,
and vision insurance offerings as well as voluntary insurance
offerings. All full-time staff earn personal time off and paid
holidays.
- A corporate culture/environment that is diverse, stimulating,
and comprised of passionate and dedicated people. Please note that
this is a working job description that may evolve as the needs of
the company change.Whole Woman's Health is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or
perceived race, creed, color, alienage or national origin,
ancestry, citizenship status, religion or belief, age, marital or
partnership status, family status, pregnancy and maternity,
disability or handicap, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity, gender reassignment, predisposing genetic characteristic,
military or veteran status, arrest record, or any other legally
protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or
local laws.
Keywords: Whole Woman's Health, Alexandria , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Alexandria, Virginia
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