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Heale Medical
Medical Assistant / Medical Receptionist
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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
Bilingual Spanish/English Required We are a growing, physician-led medical practice in Vienna, Virginia seeking a dependable and personable Medical Assistant / Medical Receptionist to join our team. This position combines front-desk responsibilities with clinical support and is ideal for someone who has experience working in a physician's office or outpatient medical setting. We are looking for someone who is organized, comfortable communicating with patients, and able to work efficiently in a busy medical office. Fluency in both Spanish and English is required. Prior medical office experience is strongly preferred. Responsibilities
- Greet patients and provide a friendly, professional experience
- Manage patient check-in and check-out
- Schedule, confirm, and coordinate patient appointments
- Answer incoming patient calls and route messages appropriately
- Verify and update patient demographics and insurance information
- Maintain accurate information in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Assist with referrals, medical records, forms, and other administrative tasks
- Room patients and prepare them for provider visits
- Obtain and document vital signs as needed
- Assist physicians and providers with routine clinical activities
- Help maintain an organized and efficient front office and clinical environment
- Work closely with physicians, providers, and other members of the medical office team QualificationsRequired
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Excellent communication and patient-service skills
- Professional and friendly phone etiquette
- Strong computer and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a busy medical office
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team Strongly Preferred
- Previous experience in a physician's office, medical practice, or outpatient healthcare setting
- Medical Assistant or Medical Receptionist experience
- Experience with patient scheduling and check-in/check-out
- Familiarity with health insurance and eligibility verification
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience using an electronic medical record (EMR) system
- Athenahealth experience is a strong plus What We're Looking For The right candidate is someone who enjoys working with patients and understands that excellent medical care begins with an excellent patient experience.
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Stable outpatient medical-office environment
- Weekday schedule
- Supportive, physician-led practice
- Opportunity to develop both administrative and clinical skills
- Training and opportunities for professional growth
- Growing practice with opportunities for increased responsibility If you are bilingual in Spanish and English , enjoy working with patients, and are looking for a long-term position with a growing medical practice, we encourage you to apply.