Certified Medical Assistant

Cetechs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team at the Frances Perkins Building Occupational Health Clinic in Washington, DC. This role involves providing essential clinical support, assisting with patient evaluations, and ensuring adherence to health standards. The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited medical assistant program and possess a valid certification to practice. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401K options. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of the workforce in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Federal Holidays

401K

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program required.
• At least one year of experience as a medical assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with patient history and vital signs.
• Perform blood draws and basic health screenings.
• Educate patients on health topics.

Skills

Patient Care

Blood Draws

EKG

Patient Education

Clinical Support

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

CPR Certification

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant

Cetechs, a Service-Disabled Veteran owned company, is hiring for a Certified Medical Assistant to support the Department of Labor at the Frances Perkins Building Occupational Health Clinic in Washington, DC. The clinic provides occupational health services including physical evaluations, immunizations, minor medical care for workplace injuries, and adherence to DOD/DLA, OPM, and OSHA standards.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, typically between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. No holidays or weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist clinicians with patient history, vital signs, appointment scheduling, and clinical activities.
2. Support tele-health providers during examinations.
3. Educate patients on health topics.
4. Perform blood draws, POC testing, lab processing, urinalysis, and audits.
5. Provide clinical supportive care such as dressing wounds, suture removal, ear lavage, and medication administration (excluding controlled substances).
6. Perform EKGs.
7. Manage patient flow and assist medical records staff with filing, copying, and audits.
8. Conduct basic health screenings like blood pressure, BMI, blood sugar, cholesterol, flu, strep, and COVID-19 tests.
9. Maintain stock of common medications.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Valid certification to practice in Arizona.
• CPR certification from AHA or ARC.
• At least one year of experience as a medical assistant; occupational health experience preferred.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive starting salary.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, life and disability insurance, or a cash stipend if health insurance is not used.
• 8-hour workdays, Monday to Friday, with paid vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays.