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Medical Assistant
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Medical Assistant 22412
Job Description Job Summary Job Summary Screens patient and obtains pertinent information.
Assists physician or advanced practitioner during patient visit in accordance with age specific needs. Assists the physician or advanced practitioner in all aspects of patient care and communication as instructed.
Maintains the exam rooms and work environment.
Provides support to the clinic as needed. Education High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited program in Medical Assistant Training or equivalent experience required. Experience Prefer at least one year experience in a clinical or physician-office setting, emergency room and/or a hospital setting that provides patient care. Experience in office clerical activities desirable. Licensure/Certification/Registration/ETC. CMA or RMA preferred. Work Shift Day
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$41,216 / year median in Virginia
+20% projected growth