Medical Office Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Medical office assistant jobs in Virginia are concentrated in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads, where large health systems like Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare maintain deep administrative hiring pipelines. Demand is strongest for assistants experienced in patient intake and scheduling, electronic health records management, and medical billing and coding. Openings range from entry-level front-desk roles to senior positions supporting specialty and multi-provider practices. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles32
Top employerSelect Physical Therapy
Top cityWoodbridge, VA
Cities hiring26
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Medical Office Assistant Manager - Ophthalmology Practice
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Medical Office Assistant Manager - Ophthalmology Practice
Retina and Uveitis Center
McLean, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
On-Site
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification

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Select Physical Therapy
Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist
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Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist
Select Physical Therapy
Alexandria, Virginia
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$19 - $20/hr
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification

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Carilion Clinic
Medical Office Technician, Family Medicine - Daleville
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Medical Office Technician, Family Medicine - Daleville
Carilion Clinic
Daleville, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$16.18 - $22.65/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Bon Secours
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Physician Office Administration - Clinical Float Pool
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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Physician Office Administration - Clinical Float Pool
Bon Secours
Suffolk, Virginia
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$19.03 - $28.54/hr
CCMA Certification
10,000+

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Medical Office Assistant Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Woodbridge
4 jobs
Richmond
2 jobs
Portsmouth
2 jobs
Fredericksburg
2 jobs
Hayes
1 job
Salem
1 job
McLean
1 job
Reston
1 job
Hampton
1 job

Medical Office Assistant Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Select Physical Therapy
Select Physical Therapy4 open roles
Bon Secours
Bon Secours3 open roles
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District Endocrine3 open roles

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in medical office assistant jobs across Virginia.

  • High school diploma or GED with completion of an accredited medical office assistant program
  • Proficiency in electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, billing codes, and insurance verification procedures
  • Strong customer service and communication skills for patient-facing front-desk duties
  • Certification from AAMA, NCCT, or a comparable credentialing body is preferred
  • Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance and protect confidential patient information

Medical Office Assistant Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a medical office assistant in Virginia?

Virginia does not require a state-issued license for medical office assistants, so the path starts with completing a postsecondary certificate or associate degree program at a community college such as Northern Virginia Community College, Germanna Community College, or Tidewater Community College. Most Virginia employers prefer candidates who hold a nationally recognized credential like the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant from the American Association of Medical Assistants. Externship experience arranged through these programs is the most common entry point.

Which companies hire medical office assistants in Virginia?

Virginia medical office assistant roles are posted by Select Physical Therapy, Bon Secours, and District Endocrine and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's concentration of large integrated health systems, federally affiliated medical centers, and multi-specialty outpatient groups keeps demand for qualified administrative staff steady across the state.

Which Virginia cities have the most medical office assistant jobs?

Woodbridge, Richmond, and Portsmouth have the most medical office assistant openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's volume is driven by the sprawling Inova and Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic networks, Richmond's by VCU Health and Bon Secours, and Hampton Roads' by Sentara Healthcare's regional presence, which together account for a large share of the state's outpatient and specialty clinic activity.

Are there remote medical office assistant jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of medical office assistant openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, patient-facing nature of most roles in this field. The tasks most likely to be performed remotely are medical billing, insurance authorization, and appointment scheduling for large multi-site practices.

How can I get hired as a medical office assistant in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing a certificate program at one of Virginia's community colleges, which typically includes a clinical externship that gives you documented, supervised work hours employers recognize. Systems like Inova and Sentara Healthcare regularly hire new graduates into front-desk and patient services coordinator roles. Candidates coming from adjacent positions such as pharmacy technician, dental receptionist, or healthcare customer service representative also convert successfully, especially when they hold a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant credential.

Where can I find and apply to medical office assistant jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to medical office assistant jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers across the state. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialty area, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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