Certified Medical Assistant-CCNV-Washington DC

Unity Health Care.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health Care in Washington, DC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide essential patient care and clinical support in a community health center. You will work under the Nurse Manager and Health Center Director to support safe, efficient patient-centered care.

You will document histories, vital signs, and prepare patients and EHRs for visits, assist during examinations, perform routine procedures, coordinate referrals, and support follow-up and discharge activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program with a diploma.
• Current CMA or RMA certification.
• Current BLS + AED CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient and EHR confidentiality.
• Prepare patients and EHRs for provider visits.
• Assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures.
• Accurately obtain and document vital signs, height, weight, histories for patients.
• Perform routine laboratory and intake procedures including phlebotomy and injections.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of medical areas.
• Restock medical supplies and materials.
• Assist with Pre-Visit Planning and PCMH teams.
• Provide basic chronic disease health education.
• Coordinate referrals and scheduling of appointments.
• Obtain authorizations and follow up on attendance.
• Communicate with patients and assist with discharge.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Immunizations

Medical histories

EHRs

Patient education

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

CMA/RMA certification

Job description

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Certified Medical Assistant-CCNV-Washington DC

Washington, DC, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 3254

Salary Range: $21.20 To $23.96 Hourly

Certified Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: Washington, DC
Organization: Unity Health Care
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Unity Health Care

Unity Health Care is committed to providing high-quality, accessible, and patient-centered healthcare to individuals and communities throughout Washington, DC. Our dedicated healthcare professionals work collaboratively to improve health outcomes and provide compassionate care to diverse and underserved populations.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Health Center Director, the Medical Assistant provides essential patient care and clinical support in a community health center setting. As an integral member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant works closely with healthcare providers and other health center staff to support safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for obtaining and documenting patient medical histories, vital signs, height, weight, and chief complaints; preparing patients and Electronic Health Records (EHR) for provider visits; assisting providers during examinations; performing routine clinical procedures; coordinating referrals and appointments; and supporting patient follow-up and discharge.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain patient and Electronic Health Record (EHR) confidentiality.
• Prepare patients and EHRs for provider visits and report special problems or complaints to the appropriate provider.
• Assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures as needed.
• Accurately obtain and document vital signs, height, weight, chief complaints, and appropriate medical and social histories for adult and pediatric patients.
• Perform routine laboratory and patient intake procedures, including standing orders, urine dipsticks, phlebotomy, finger and heel sticks, injections and immunizations, and EKGs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of office and medical areas.
• Proactively restock medical supplies and Family Planning resource center materials as needed.
• Execute Pre-Visit Planning for primary providers and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) teams.
• Provide basic chronic disease health education to patients as appropriate.
• Assist with processing referrals and scheduling appropriate patient appointments.
• Obtain necessary authorizations and follow up to determine whether patients attended scheduled appointments.
• Communicate with patients and assist with effective discharge.
• Maintain required logs and complete routine safety and equipment checks, including refrigerator temperatures, eyewash stations, oxygen, and autoclave fluid changes and spore testing.
• Maintain surgical instruments and properly clean and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Demonstrate professional and effective customer service with internal and external customers.
• Follow Universal Precautions and Unity Health Care policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program with a diploma.
• Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
• Current BLS + AED CPR certification.

Why Join Unity?

Join Unity Health Care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and communities throughout Washington, DC. As a Medical Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting healthcare providers and delivering compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care.

At Unity, you will be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to improving access to healthcare and serving diverse and underserved populations.