Medical Assistant, Medicine

GW Redesign; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Washington, DC, is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses in ambulatory care. Responsibilities include managing patient flow, obtaining vital signs, and assisting in medical procedures. Candidates must have a high school diploma and medical assistant certification, along with current CPR/AED qualifications. This is a full-time position with opportunities in cardiology and urology, providing essential support in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinic patient flow and information exchange with physicians.
• Obtain and record patient vital signs.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications using proper techniques.

Skills

Patient flow management

Vital signs measurement

Medical terminology

Medication administration

Patient assistance

Education

High school diploma

Graduation from Medical Assistant school

Tools

Welch Allen spot vital sign machine

Job description

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.

Full-time and per-diem opportunities are available in the following specialty areas:

• Cardiology
• Urology

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.

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