Ambulatory Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Coordination

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Medical Assistant for ambulatory care. The role involves clinical and administrative duties under supervision, including patient preparation, minor procedures, vital signs, phlebotomy, and EMR documentation.

The position supports a high reliability organization with focus on patient safety and quality care. Candidates should have at least 6 months of ambulatory care experience or an externship; cardiology track requires additional

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in an ambulatory care medical office or equivalent required.
• Externship in a medical or ambulatory health setting strongly preferred.
• Completed externship program at MedStar Health may be substituted for the 6 months experience in ambulatory care medical office.
• For Cardiology offices only: 6 months experience in ambulatory care medical office or equivalent required or Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology/science or related major or successful completion of a cardiac technician course.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with patient preparation for examination and with the examination and education of patients.
• Maintains optimal patient flow and provides clerical support as needed.
• Participates in team huddles and screens patients for preventative care needs and safety concerns.
• Performs patient and laboratory testing per scope of practice and documents in EMR.
• Floats to other sites within the system as required.

Skills

Customer service

Patient interaction

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Medical Assistant for ambulatory care. The role involves clinical and administrative duties under supervision, including patient preparation, minor procedures, vital signs, phlebotomy, and EMR documentation.

The position supports a high reliability organization with focus on patient safety and quality care. Candidates should have at least 6 months of ambulatory care experience or an externship; cardiology track requires additional