Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant (OB/GYN)

Location: On-Site (Leesburg, VA) Salary: $23 - $24/hr Benefits: Health, Dental, 401k, Etc.

Job Summary

Diligent Solutions is seeking a Medical Assistant. This role supports clinical and administrative operations within a healthcare practice. This role requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to deliver empathetic, patient-centered care while maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Minimum 2 years in a healthcare or clinical office setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant medical assisting experience
• Fluency in Spanish
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities and Duties

Clinical Duties

• Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Prepare patients for exams by performing vital signs checks, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, administer injections, and perform blood draws.
• Assist healthcare providers during in-office exams and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and preparedness.
• Educate patients on health-related topics and provide necessary instructions.
• Ensure exam rooms are cleaned, stocked, and sanitized after each patient visit.
• Manage and track inventory for medical supplies, placing orders as needed.
• Maintain and operate sterilization equipment, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Facilitate patient flow to optimize schedules.
• Communicate provider instructions and pre-procedure information to patients.
• Schedule patient appointments and follow-ups as directed.
• Respond to inquiries from patients, vendors, and staff professionally and promptly.
• Assist with front-desk duties, including answering phones and checking patients in and out, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and patient care techniques.
• Ability to administer injections, perform blood draws, and conduct basic lab tests.
• Knowledge of sterilization processes and infection control protocols.
• Proficiency in multitasking and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem-solve, manage unexpected situations calmly, and work collaboratively in a team setting.

Work Environment

• May require occasional travel or overtime.
• Work is performed in a healthcare setting with exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, and toxic substances.
• Routine use of standard office and medical equipment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and move supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Manual dexterity for handling office and medical equipment.