Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Procedures

Howard University College of Medicine; Washington; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Paid time off and holidays

403(b) retirement plan with company--/

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Howard University College of Medicine seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient care and manage exam rooms, supplies, and equipment. The role involves measuring vitals, preparing instruments, and assisting in procedures under the supervision of a Senior Clinical Supervisor.

You will maintain accurate records, communicate patient instructions, and help coordinate follow-up testing and specimen handling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for medical appointments and records vital signs.
• Assists physicians with examinations and medical procedures.
• Cleans, dresses wounds and removes sutures as directed.
• Collects samples and delivers to the laboratory.
• Maintains clean and sterile examination rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Schedules follow-up testing and pre-certification/authorization as needed.
• Assists in locating and filing records and retrieves lab reports and x-rays.
• Educates patients as directed by the physician.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical Terminology

CPT/ICD-9 knowledge

Safety awareness

Oral & written communication

Record keeping

Patient education

Attention to detail

Decision making

Education

Associate’s degree in Medical Technology, Nursing, or related field

Certification or Registration as Medical Technologist

Two years related experience in physician’s office/clinic/hospital

Tools

CPT & ICD-9 code reference books

Job description

Howard University College of Medicine seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient care and manage exam rooms, supplies, and equipment. The role involves measuring vitals, preparing instruments, and assisting in procedures under the supervision of a Senior Clinical Supervisor.

You will maintain accurate records, communicate patient instructions, and help coordinate follow-up testing and specimen handling.