Medical Assistant

Richmond Vein Center, a division of Vascular Surgery Associates, is pleased to announce an opening for a professional, customer-service oriented Medical Assistant to join our team! Be part of our elegant small office operation that provides consults and procedures for vein patients while enjoying the benefits of a larger practice. This is an ideal position for someone pursuing advanced education in the medical field who needs some experience and/or someone who enjoys working in a procedure-oriented environment.
Spanish-speaking abilities and strong customer service skills a real plus!

Richmond Vein Center has an opening for a full-time Medical Assistant to work at our newly renovated West End Office, as well as our Midlothian Office off I-288 near St. Francis Medical Center. VSA is a well-established, independent, 8 physician practice with 3 full-time office locations, as well as a prosthetic clinic, vein center, and surgery center. The practice has a proven record of being progressive, while maintaining strong staff retention. Find out more about us at www.VascularSurgeryAssociates.com. Full details of the position are below.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Performs the following in an accurate and timely manner; schedules patients, manages patient flow, assists with patient care; supports physician assistants' and physicians’ needs; possesses current CPR certification. Demonstrates customer service skills, a professional manner and a commitment to an efficient, focused team atmosphere. Spanish-speaking language skills a real plus!

SUPERVISION:

Reports directly to Office Manager.

JOB DUTIES:

• Answers phone

• Schedules patients for office visits and procedures

· Prepares patients for office visits by assisting in the exam room and updating medical history in the EHR to include: medication allergies; current medications; vital signs; immunization history and patient education

· Assists practitioners when seeing patients

· Assists with vein procedures

• Schedules return office visits

· Addresses patient messages received, return calls and provide chart note related to call

· Perform follow up calls to patients who have office procedures

· Cleans and sterilizes instruments, maintenance of autoclave

· Keeps procedure medications current and stocked, to include sclerotherapy

· Manages all aspects of Biohazard needs according to OSHA standards

· Maintains all appropriate OSHA logs- Biological Indicator Monitoring Log Book and Maintenance Log Book which addresses, daily, weekly and monthly cleaning

· Checks AED battery and EPI-Pen expiration weekly

· Orders all medical and surgical supplies as needed

· Travels between offices as assigned

· Assist with incoming calls when available

· Function as an effective team member

· Attends staff meetings

· Adheres to all policies and procedures and applicable regulations in performing these duties

· Consistently demonstrates a commitment to customer service

· Perform any duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• physician office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person