Certified Medical Assistant

Jemsek Specialty Clinic®; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking clinic where your role as a Certified Medical Assistant will be pivotal in delivering exceptional patient care. You will engage in vital tasks such as greeting patients, performing essential clerical duties, and documenting provider encounters. This full-time position offers a structured schedule, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to patient well-being in a collaborative environment that emphasizes professional growth and community involvement. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference, this role is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while supporting diverse patient needs.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits with Employer Match

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant is required.
• Current BLS and National Medical Assistant Certification are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for medical examinations and document vital signs.
• Perform clerical duties including answering phones and maintaining records.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Computer Software

Job description

Job Description

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing support to our healthcare providers. Your responsibilities will include greeting and rooming patients, following directions of a physician or advanced nurse practitioner in order to deliver high-quality patient care.

In this role, you will also be responsible for performing basic clerical duties such as answering phones, maintaining patient records, and filing documents. You will manage materials by ordering and stocking supplies, ensuring that the environment remains clean and orderly. Documentation is a key aspect of your responsibilities, as you may be required to document the provider's encounters with patients, including listing diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, and prescriptions as indicated by the provider.

You will also transcribe patient orders for laboratory tests, radiology tests, and medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established protocols.

This position offers a structured schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday. As part of a dedicated team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of patients while working in a collaborative environment that values professional development and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the patient for medical examination (taking blood pressure, temperature, weight, and height).
• Prepare EMR chart for providers before patients' appointments.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Document the provider's encounter with patients, listing all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
• Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests, and medications.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years of full-time experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a hospital, doctor's office, or ambulatory care clinic is required.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Current National Medical Assistant Certification.
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Experience in administering medications and/or have completed medication administration education.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$23 - $25 per hour

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans

At the Jemsek Specialty Clinic, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to innovation and success.

The Jemsek Specialty Clinic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.