Ambulatory Medical Assistant: Clinical & Admin Support

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in the Washington, DC area seeks a Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative duties in an ambulatory care setting under physician/provider supervision. Duties include venipuncture, specimen collection, vital signs, assist exams, and clerical support across multiple sites.

The role requires an accredited Medical Assistant program, High School or GED, and CMA/RMA certification within 1 year; patient care, safety, and accurate EMR documentation are essential, with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification within 1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to policies and safety standards.
• Assists providers with patient preparation, examinations, and education.
• Screens patients for preventive care needs and coordinates referrals/testing.
• Document activities in EMR and perform clerical support as needed.
• Performs point-of-care testing and basic lab procedures per site requirements.
• Floats to other MedStar Health sites as needed and participates in meetings for safety and quality.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Job description

MedStar Health in the Washington, DC area seeks a Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative duties in an ambulatory care setting under physician/provider supervision. Duties include venipuncture, specimen collection, vital signs, assist exams, and clerical support across multiple sites.

The role requires an accredited Medical Assistant program, High School or GED, and CMA/RMA certification within 1 year; patient care, safety, and accurate EMR documentation are essential, with