Ambulatory Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Support

MedStar Health; Oxon Hill (MD); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center in Maryland is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and clerical tasks in ambulatory care settings under physician/provider supervision. The role includes patient prep, specimen collection, vital signs, and EMR documentation, with potential site cross-coverage within the system.

Responsibilities emphasize collaboration, patient education, safety standards, and contributing to high-reliability operations while maintaining regulatory

Qualifications

• Clinical competency verified within orientation and annually thereafter.
• Excellent customer service/patient interaction skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to policies and safety standards.
• Assists providers with patient preparation, exams, and education.
• Screens patients for preventative care needs and coordinates care transitions.

Skills

Clinical competency

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program (preferred)

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center in Maryland is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and clerical tasks in ambulatory care settings under physician/provider supervision. The role includes patient prep, specimen collection, vital signs, and EMR documentation, with potential site cross-coverage within the system.

Responsibilities emphasize collaboration, patient education, safety standards, and contributing to high-reliability operations while maintaining regulatory