Medical Assistant, OB/GYN

GW Redesign; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider based in Washington, DC seeks a Medical Assistant to provide ambulatory care services. The role includes managing clinic patient flow, conducting vital sign measurements, and assisting physicians with examinations. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, graduation from a Medical Assistant program, and relevant certifications. The position requires physical dexterity in a clinical setting and offers full-time and per-diem opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certification and Registration as a Medical Assistant required.
• Current basic CPR/AED certification is necessary.
• Ability to perform patient history and tests as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinic patient flow and informing physicians of arrivals.
• Assists patients in exam rooms and performs vital signs measurements.
• Administers medications using proper techniques.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs measurement

Medication administration

Clinical assistance

Education

High school diploma

Graduation from a Medical Assistant school

Tools

Welch Allen spot vital sign machine

Job description

Description

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.

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.

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

• OB/GYN

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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