Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health

Prestige Healthcare Resources Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a Substance Abuse Treatment Program in Washington, DC. The role emphasizes clinical support, patient flow, and accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience, CPR/First Aid, and DC MA certification. EMR skills, strong English communication, and meticulous safety practices are essential to ensuring compassionate wrap-around services.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent substitute.
• Minimum Certifications and/or Licenses: CPR and first aid certification required; MA certification preferred; OSHA training.
• Minimum Skills: EMR, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, measure vitals, and document in charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist NPs/RNs/MDs during exams.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate medical records.
• Disinfect rooms, stock supplies, and manage sterilization.
• Take messages and coordinate with physicians and pharmacies.
• Record patient history, vitals, and test results in EMR.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Organization

Safety & sanitation

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma

MA Certification (DC)

CPR & First Aid

DC Background check

Tools

EMR system

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Teams

AI EMR integrations

Job description

Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a Substance Abuse Treatment Program in Washington, DC. The role emphasizes clinical support, patient flow, and accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience, CPR/First Aid, and DC MA certification. EMR skills, strong English communication, and meticulous safety practices are essential to ensuring compassionate wrap-around services.