Clinical Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Procedures

GW Redesign; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GW MFA in Washington, DC seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care, manage patient flow, and assist physicians and nurses during exams. The role requires a Medical Assistant credential, CPR/AED, and high school diploma. You will work onsite within the GW MFA network in the DC metro area.

The position emphasizes teamwork with physicians and nurses, performing vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and documenting in the EMR, with opportunities to perform tests as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
• Certification and Registration as a Medical Assistant.
• Current CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinic patient flow, informing physicians of patients’ arrival and room assignment.
• Accompanies and/or assists patients in the exam room in a professional manner.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Able to operate manual equipment and Welch Allyn spot vital sign machine and import results to the EMR.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• May take patient medical history as applicable per department.
• May perform testing, diagnostic, and screening procedures.
• Explain test procedures to patients.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient intake

EHR documentation

Medical assisting

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant school graduation

Tools

Welch Allyn vital signs device

Job description

GW MFA in Washington, DC seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care, manage patient flow, and assist physicians and nurses during exams. The role requires a Medical Assistant credential, CPR/AED, and high school diploma. You will work onsite within the GW MFA network in the DC metro area.

The position emphasizes teamwork with physicians and nurses, performing vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and documenting in the EMR, with opportunities to perform tests as needed.