Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Howard University; Maryland; Sur place; USD 26 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Commuter benefits

Résumé du poste

Howard University is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient care and maintain examination rooms and supplies. Under supervision, you will prepare patients, assist with examinations, collect and transport lab specimens, and ensure a clean, organized clinical environment.

The role requires an Associate’s degree or related experience, plus certification. Excellent patient communication and accuracy are essential for success in this position at Howard University.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two years of related experience in a physician’s office, clinic, and/or hospital.
• Certification or Registration as Medical Technology is required.

Responsabilités

• Prepares patients for medical appointments including obtaining and recording vital signs.
• Prepares instruments and equipment for examinations and procedures.
• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Cleans and dresses wounds and removes sutures as directed by a physician.
• Collects samples and delivers to laboratory for testing.
• Disinfects and sterilizes materials, instruments, equipment, rooms and supplies.
• Maintains and inventories supplies and records.

Connaissances

Vital signs

Medical terminology

CPT/ICD-9 codes

Communication skills

Patient education

Formation

Associate’s degree / related field

Certification or Registration as Medical Technician

Description du poste

Howard University is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient care and maintain examination rooms and supplies. Under supervision, you will prepare patients, assist with examinations, collect and transport lab specimens, and ensure a clean, organized clinical environment.

The role requires an Associate’s degree or related experience, plus certification. Excellent patient communication and accuracy are essential for success in this position at Howard University.