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Northern Neck-Middlesex Free Health Clinic
Medical Assistant
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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
Job Description
Position Summary NNMFHC is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for a busy adult practice setting. This role supports physicians and nurse practitioners and plays a key role in patient care and clinic operations. Primary Responsibilities Assist physicians and nurse practitioners with patient treatment as directed Perform laboratory procedures Schedule patient appointments Handle prescription-related phone calls and interact with NNMFHC Pharmacy staff as directed Complete other assigned duties as needed Required Skills Strong procedural skills Strong patient communication skills Ability to work effectively as a team member Preferred Qualifications Two years of experience in a medical setting Phlebotomy experience and/or certification