Medical Assistant, OB/GYN

GW Medical Faculty Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Medical Assistants to join their team. This role is crucial in providing ambulatory medical care services, ensuring a smooth clinic patient flow, and assisting physicians in delivering high-quality care. Successful candidates will be responsible for obtaining vital signs, assisting with examinations, and performing various clinical tasks. The organization prides itself on comprehensive patient care across multiple specialties, offering a supportive environment where you can grow and make a meaningful impact in patients' lives. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant school required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant and CPR/AED certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinic patient flow and assisting during examinations.
• Obtain patient vital signs and administer medications as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Medication Administration

Clinical Assistance

Medical History Taking

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Welch Allen Vital Sign Machine

Electronic Medical Records

Job 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.

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.

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.