Medical Assistant PRN Urgent Care

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Capitol Hill Urgent Care team. The role involves performing clinical and administrative duties, ensuring patient care, and supporting providers. With a focus on professional growth, the position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and a passion for patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year experience in ambulatory care or equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with patient exams and maintains clinical workflows.
• Performs clinical tasks including vital signs and medication administration.
• Provides administrative support and handles patient communications.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR

CPR

Job description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team at Capitol Hill Urgent Care.

The Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative duties in an ambulatory care setting under the supervision of a physician/provider and/or a registered nurse. Duties may include venipuncture, medication and vaccine administration, measurement and documentation of vital signs, and assisting providers with patient exams, as well as telephone and clerical support. The position may float to other sites/locations within the system.

MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing. Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

1. Assists providers with patient exams, procedures, education, and maintains smooth clinical workflows amid fluctuating patient volumes.
2. Screens patients for preventive care, safety concerns, and behavioral health needs; supports care coordination and transitions.
3. Performs clinical tasks including vital signs, lab tests, phlebotomy, EKGs, medication administration, and EMR documentation.
4. Ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards by maintaining equipment, supplies, and infection control practices.
5. Provides administrative support, handles patient communications, medication refills, and floats to other sites as needed.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma (Required)
2. Completion of Medical Assistant certification program (Preferred)
3. Less than 1 year (6 months) experience working in an ambulatory care medical office or equivalent required. Externship in a medical or ambulatory health setting strongly preferred. Completed externship at MedStar Health may substitute for the experience.
4. Prior experience as a medical assistant (Preferred)
5. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants within 1 year (Required) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists within 1 year (Required)
6. CPR for healthcare providers (includes BLS and NRP) from AHA or Red Cross, within 90 days (Required)

This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08.