Certified Medical Assistant-Parkside location

Unity Health Care; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,857,000 - 68,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health Care in Washington, DC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for a full-time role. Under supervision, you will support patient care in a community health setting, document histories and vital signs, and assist providers during exams and procedures.

You will manage EHRs, coordinate referrals, and ensure patient follow-up and discharge processes. The position requires CMA or RMA certification, high school diploma or GED, and BLS + AED CPR certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient confidentiality and manage EHRs.
• Prepare patients and EHRs for provider visits.
• Assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures.
• Accurately record vital signs, height, weight, and histories for adults and children.
• Perform routine lab and intake procedures (urine dipsticks, phlebotomy, injections, immunizations, EKGs).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of medical areas.
• Restock supplies and materials as needed.
• Coordinate referrals and schedule patient appointments.
• Follow up to ensure patient attendance and discharge planning.

Skills

Patient care

EHR documentation

Clinical support

Customer service

Education

Diploma from Medical Assistant program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Washington, DC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3283

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.