Medical Assistant - CNPA Foggy Bottom/Capital Hill ($2k Sign On Bonus)

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 37,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their Foggy Bottom/Capitol Hill team. The position involves patient care, medical documentation, and administrative tasks within a vibrant healthcare environment. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, training in medical assistance, and preferably a year of experience in a medical office.

Qualifications

• 1 year medical office experience preferably in a pediatric setting.
• Experience with medical terminology and medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment; perform and record vital signs.
• Administer vaccines, medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collect and process lab specimens.

Skills

Basic math calculations

Knowledge of examinations, diagnostic and treatment room procedures

Experience with electronic medical records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program

Job description

Medical Assistant - CNPA Foggy Bottom/Capital Hill ($2k Sign On Bonus)

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Children's National Hospital provided pay range

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Base pay range

$37,668.80/yr - $62,774.40/yr

The Medical Assistant (Children's National Pediatricians & Associates) performs a variety of basic medical, patient care and administrative activities to assist providers with patient care management in a primary care setting.

This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required) and graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program

Minimum Work Experience

1 year medical office experience preferably in a pediatric setting (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Basic math calculations.

Knowledge of examinations, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

Medical equipment and medical terminology.

Experience with electronic medical records.

Functional Accountabilities

Patient Care

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment; verify patient by name, age and date of birth; review electronic health record for immunizations and labs; perform and record vital signs in HER; instruct patient in basic testing requirements and medical procedures; clean exam and treatment rooms after patient encounter.
• Administer vaccines, medications and treatments as prescribed by provider.
• Collect and process lab specimens.
• Observe and report patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to provider.
• Assist providers with management of patient allergies, medications and history.
• Prepare and maintain medical supplies and equipment
  
  

Administrative Duties

• Process lab referrals within electronic health care module.
• Perform phone follow-up for lab results and instructions per provider.
• Perform vaccine inventory and have knowledge of storage and vaccine handling process.
• Perform phone follow-up for lab results and instructions per provider.
• Assist providers with management of patient allergies, medications and history
• Complete requests for school and medication forms.
  
  

Immunization History

• Accurately document immunization history in electronic health record.
• Communicate to assigned staff discrepancies in immunization history , labs, medications, etc.
  
  

Non-Essential Function

• Understand guidelines regarding HIPPA and OSHA regulations.
• Develop a working knowledge of insurances and billing processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Vaccine for Children and private stock vaccines Demonstrate knowledge of Referrals.
  
  

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
  
  

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
  
  

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
  
  

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things
  
  

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
  
  

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

CNPA Foggy Bottom

Job

Administrative Support / Customer Service

Organization

Childrens Peds and Assoc

Position Status

R (Regular)

Shift

Day

Work Schedule

Full-Time

Job Posting

Jun 17, 2025, 6:38:52 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

37668.8

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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