CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Whitman-Walker; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman-Walker in Washington, DC, seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct clinical care under supervision. Responsibilities include drawing blood, administering injections, and taking vital signs. Applicants must have a graduation from an approved medical assistant program, certification, and CPR.

The ideal candidate will assist in patient education and preparation for exams and procedures. Preference will be given to those with experience in medical offices or HIV/AIDS and working with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved medical assistant program is required; experience in medical office or HIV/AIDS preferred.
• Certification or Registration as a Medical Assistant is necessary.
• CPR Certification is required; experience with diverse groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood and manages specimen handling.
• Offers patient education regarding hygiene and self-care.
• Monitors vaccine program logistics and compliance.

Skills

Blood drawing

Taking vital signs

Patient education

Education

Graduation from an approved medical assistant program

Certification or Registration as a Medical Assistant

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Provides direct clinical care under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or other clinicians. Draws blood, gives injections, takes vital signs, and completes documentation of activities in the medical chart. Provides general assistance throughout the patient visit and during any applicable procedures.

Primary Essential Duties

• Monitors WWC vaccine program, including maintaining a perpetual inventory, ordering from the Department of Health and commercial vendors, adequate storage, appropriate utilization, reporting to the Department of Health, and education of other medical assistants.
• Draws blood and ensures proper specimen handling and storage.
• Gives intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections under the supervision of an appropriate clinician, as ordered by the physician and within practice limit.
• Accurately takes and records patient vital signs and documents activities and results in medical records.
• Assists patients in preparing for medical exams and procedures.
• Assists the provider as needed with procedures and/or protocols.
• Provides limited patient education around issues such as hygiene, vital signs, and self-care.
• Prepares exam rooms for patient visits.

Education And Experience Required

• Graduation from an approved medical assistant program is required, and medical office or HIV/AIDS experience is preferred.
• Certification or Registration as a Medical Assistant
• CPR Certified
• Experience working with an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse work staff preferred; ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals required.

Whitman-Walker is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants, its employees, or former employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and gender identity. For accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources.