What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Medical Assistant position at MEDI Weightloss Fredericksburg?
Medical Assistant — Part-Time/18-35 hours per week
Medi-Weightloss® | Stafford and/or Fredericksburg, VA
Pay: Starting at $21 per hour, based on experience
Hours: 18–35 hours per week
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Location: In person
Spanish-speaking skills are a plus
About the Opportunity
Medi-Weightloss is seeking an experienced, certified Medical Assistant to join our Stafford and/or Fredericksburg team.
Enjoy a pleasant, supportive outpatient environment working with motivated patients who are actively taking steps toward better health. Our personalized medical weight management programs combine clinical care, patient education, and ongoing encouragement to help patients reach their goals.
This position combines hands-on clinical care with front office responsibilities. The ideal candidate is friendly, dependable, organized, and comfortable with insurance verification and patient service.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Obtain and document patient vital signs and weights.
- Perform EKGs and phlebotomy.
- Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections as prescribed and according to clinic protocols.
- Prepare laboratory order forms, obtain results, and route them to the provider for review.
- Assist providers with patient referrals and coordination of care.
- Accurately document patient information and care provided in the EMR.
- Conduct follow-up calls using established protocols and refer clinical questions or concerns to the provider.
- Perform other assigned clinical duties within training and applicable protocols.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Greet patients and maintain a friendly, welcoming clinic environment.
- Answer and route calls using a multi-line phone system.
- Support front office operations, including insurance eligibility checks and verification of benefits (VOB).
- Direct sensitive, complex, or non-routine requests to the appropriate team member.
- Scan and upload documents into patient records.
- Monitor clinical and office supply inventory and communicate replenishment needs.
- Help train additional staff on established procedures when requested by clinic leadership.
- Participate in clinic marketing efforts and promote MEDI-Weightloss products and services to support patient goals and clinic growth.
Qualifications
- Medical Assistant certification
- Previous medical assisting and front office experience
- Knowledge of insurance verification and benefits
- Experience performing EKGs and phlebotomy
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
- A dependable, patient-focused approach and ability to work well with a team
Preferred Qualification
- Ability to communicate with patients in Spanish
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid training and on-the-job instruction
Join a team that values compassionate care, teamwork, and helping patients make lasting improvements to their health.
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21