Medical Office Assistant – Patient Care & Front Desk

Horizon Health Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Educational assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Medical Office Assistant for an onsite role in Washington, DC. You will support patient intake, vital signs, venipuncture, and documentation in EMR under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, assisting at the front desk, and ensuring smooth patient flow. A Medical Assistant program completion and BLS/CPR certification are preferred along with bilingual English/Spanish abilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Familiarity with medical terminology required.
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (clinic protocol).

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Interviews patients and records vital signs (pulse, temperature, BP, weight, height).
• Performs venipuncture and related procedures as directed by physician.
• Documents in Electronic Medical Record per IPM guidelines.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Assists in front desk coverage as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual EN/ES preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Current BLS/CPR certification

Medical Assistant Certificate or 1 year MA experience

Familiarity with medical terminology

Experience with patient check-in/out

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Medical Office Assistant for an onsite role in Washington, DC. You will support patient intake, vital signs, venipuncture, and documentation in EMR under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, assisting at the front desk, and ensuring smooth patient flow. A Medical Assistant program completion and BLS/CPR certification are preferred along with bilingual English/Spanish abilities.