Medical Assistant, Cancer Center

Medical Faculty Associates, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Faculty Associates, Inc. in Washington, DC seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care by managing clinic patient flow, informing physicians of arrivals and room assignments, and aiding in exams.

The role involves taking patient vital signs, using the Welch Allyn device, and recording results in the electronic medical record; assisting during examinations and procedures; and helping explain test procedures to patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation from a Medical Assistant school.
• 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 perform using manual equipment and Welch Allen spot vital sign machine and import results to electronic medical record in a timely fashion.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• May be required to take patient medical history if applicable per department.
• May perform a variety of testing, diagnostic, and screening procedures.
• Assists in explaining test procedures to patients.
• Medications ability to calculate dosages (may be required to demonstrate via passing yearly written medication exam).
• Administer medications (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, inhalation, rectal, topical) using proper technique – this duty can only be performed after the MA has demonstrated competency to clinic RN yearly, if applicable per department.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Medical terminology familiarity

Patient communication

Medication calculation

EMR data entry

Education

High school diploma

Graduation from Medical Assistant school

Certification/registration as Medical Assistant

CPR/AED certification

Tools

Welch Allyn vital signs device

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system

Job description

Description

Position Summary

To assist physicians, nurses, and patients by providing ambulatory medical care services. Responsible for clinic patient flow, informing physicians of patients’ arrival and room assignment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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. Pulse oximetry if needed.
• Able to perform using manual equipment and Welch Allen spot vital sign machine and import results to electronic medical record in a timely fashion.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• May be required to take patient medical history if applicable per department.
• May perform a variety of testing, diagnostic, and screening procedures.
• Assists in explaining test procedures to patients.
• Medications ability to calculate dosages (may be required to demonstrate via passing yearly written medication exam).
• Administer medications (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, inhalation, rectal, topical) using proper technique – this duty can only be performed after the MA has demonstrated competency to clinic RN yearly, if applicable per department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma and graduation from a Medical Assistant school.

Licensure

• Certification and registration as a Medical Assistant.
• Current basic CPR/AED

Physical Requirements

• Walk, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulder frequently in a clinical setting.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the role
• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.

About GW MFA

MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.

The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities