Medical Assistant, Urology

Medical Faculty Associates, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Washington is looking for a Medical Assistant to aid physicians and patients by managing clinic flow and providing essential medical services. Duties include obtaining patient vital signs, assisting during examinations, and administering medications. Candidates must have a High school diploma and complete training in a Medical Assistant program with relevant certifications. This role requires strong communication skills and physical capability to handle clinical tasks.

Qualifications

• Certification and Registration as a Medical Assistant required.
• Current basic CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to perform multiple medical tasks and assist physicians.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinic patient flow efficiently.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Obtain and record patient vital signs.
• Administer medications using proper techniques.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Vital sign measurement

Medication administration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma and graduation from a Medical Assistant school

Job description

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.

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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