Ambulatory Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Support

MedStar Health; Oxon Hill (MD); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MedStar Health in an ambulatory care setting seeks a Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative duties under physician/provider supervision. Duties include venipuncture, vaccines, vital signs, EMR documentation, and patient education. The role may float to other MedStar sites within the system.

The position emphasizes teamwork, patient flow management, and adherence to safety and quality standards, with required certifications within 1 year and CPR/BLS compliance.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• CMA or RMA certification within 1 year is required or equivalent.
• CPR/BLS for healthcare providers within 90 days required.

Aufgaben

• Contributes to department goals while following policies and safety standards.
• Assist providers with patient exams, prep, and minor procedures.
• Support patient flow and clerical duties; back up for coordinators as needed.
• Screen patients for preventive care needs and follow up on referrals and tests.
• Document activities in the EMR; manage specimen collection and lab orders.
• Provide telephone screening and post-visit patient education as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Venipuncture

Vaccination

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EMR documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Infection control

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR/EHR

Jobbeschreibung

MedStar Health in an ambulatory care setting seeks a Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative duties under physician/provider supervision. Duties include venipuncture, vaccines, vital signs, EMR documentation, and patient education. The role may float to other MedStar sites within the system.

The position emphasizes teamwork, patient flow management, and adherence to safety and quality standards, with required certifications within 1 year and CPR/BLS compliance.