Medical Assistant

Job overview

Medical Assistant This is an onsite position in Blacksburg, VA. Compensation is not specified. This role exists to provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care.

What you'll do

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with the necessary instruments for your patients including preparation and maintenance of supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
• Give injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy
• Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals
• Answer telephone calls to the practice and screens for referral

What we're looking for

Education

Medical Assistant Certification is required. Acceptable certifications are RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA certification, or ABR-OE credentials is acceptable OR Medical Assistants who recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from a Medical Assisting training program must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 60 days of employment. OR Candidates/incumbents with one year of Medical Assistant work experience who do not possess Medical Assistant Certification must obtain Medical Assistant Certification within one year of hire date.

Experience

One year of Medical Assisting or other direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting.

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

blacksburg va

lgp family med blacksburg

full-time

days

no weekends

no on-call

no travel

nursing support

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

About the employer

LGP Family Med Blacksburg is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.