Medical Technician

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Medical Assistant to support the Infectious Diseases clinic. You will collaborate with the registered nurse and attending physician to direct patient flow, assist in treatments, collect specimens, and maintain a safe ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, recording vital signs, phlebotomy when needed, and assisting with documentation and orders under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with Medical Assistant certification required.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• If phlebotomy is performed, must complete CNH phlebotomy training.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Basic computer knowledge; must pass CNH medication test and basic labs.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, schedule appointments and manage patient information for clinic flow.
• Prepare patients for visits, assemble charts, and document medical history.
• Take vital signs and assist physicians during examinations.
• Collect specimens, perform basic lab tests, and document results.
• Administer injections under physician supervision and support family communication.

Skills

Phlebotomy training

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Laboratory testing

Education

High School Diploma / GED with Medical Assistant certification

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20010Kids Are Our Everything.Department10242 Hospital Based GrantPay Range$19.65 - $32.75Shift: DayWho We Are: The Division of Infectious Diseases is the major referral center for infectious diseases in the Washington, D.C., area, helping thousands of patients each year, and actively promoting prevention through community outreach and education.About the Role: In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Attending Physician and Clinic Operations Manager, directs patient flow, assists staff members in carrying out patient treatments, assists in specimen collection, phlebotomy and laboratory testing, and maintains a safe, clean and stocked ambulatory setting. Preps patients for visits to ensure smooth clinic flow for all physicians working with the multidisciplinary team.What You'll Bring :Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED along with formal training certification as a Medical Assistant (Required)Minimum Work Experience1 year related experience in a healthcare setting (Preferred)Required Skills/KnowledgeIf working in an environment where phlebotomy is performed, must successfully complete CNH phlebotomy training.Ability to work with a diverse staff and patient population and have excellent customer service skills.Basic computer knowledge necessary. Must be able to pass the CNH medication test (Child development and math calculations self-learning modules).Must be able to perform simple laboratory testing.Required Licenses and CertificationsCardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesClinic and Office SupportAnswer phones and manage calls appropriately, i.e., directions, appointments, general questions, test results, and physician messages; refer all clinical questions to MD.Confirm appointments; obtain any medical information, appropriate insurance referrals and authorization for any testing that may be required by the physician prior to the appointment to ensure the ease of the patient experience and increase the productivity of the physicians.Print clinic schedules, ensure appropriateness of scheduled appointments and backfilling open appointment slots; mail reminder/no-show cards as appropriate.Prepare patients for upcoming appointments by capturing labs, x-ray reports and previous medical history as needed.Maintain sterile, organized work environment to include removal of expired stock and medications; monitor and maintain daily records of medical equipment as required.Maintain ordering office supplies, office files and other support duties as needed, i.e. mail distribution, faxing, copying, scanning.Patient Care - Front OfficePrepare chart for new patients and/or assemble follow up patient charts to include consent forms, lab and x-ray results and any documentation from the previous visit.Work with patients and registration staff to ensure accurate demographics are obtained.Attach surveys, charge tickets, treatment plans and ATRs to charts as appropriate.Orient the family to the patient rights and responsibilities.Schedule patient for any ancillary testing as required by the physicians; ensure proper authorization is obtained; follow physician orders and directives precisely.Patient Care: - Exam RoomPrepare the examination room for a patient examination and instruct/assist patient regarding clothing removal and patient gown use; obtain the patient’s medical history as needed for the physicians; collect and document data obtained about the patient’s condition (activity level, positioning, safety, level of consciousness, responsiveness behavior, respiratory status, perfusion) and report all to physician as well as chart in patient’s record.Perform and document vital signs to include temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry (if needed), height, weight, head circumference and respiratory rates. Complete and document screening questionnaires and patient history as needed.During patient visit, provide assistance to physician in documenting visit note and entering proposed orders, referrals and prescriptions, to be verified, edited and signed by physician before completion.Administer intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including immunizations/vaccinations/allergen immunotherapy- under the direct/onsite supervision of physician or physician delegate (physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse). Comfort anxious children undergoing a procedure by talking to them and using distractions.Monitor the patient throughout the visit and report any patient/family concerns to the manager for resolution; recognize and report pain.Patient Care - Lab ServicesUnder direct/onsite supervision, perform laboratory tests; collect blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary method; and perform specific testing/procedures per individual clinic assignment which are varied in complexity; label all specimens with patient labels.Enter patient information, test requests, cancellations, and additions into computer order program. Perform computer searches for data inquiries and prints and retrieve reports as needed by the physicians.Request additional information from referring physicians as needed by the attending physicians; include clarifying questionable orders for lab or testing; process specimens by centrifugation, aliquoting and sorting into specific areas of the laboratory.Complete order forms for any ancillary testing the physician deems necessary during the patient visit; coordinate any stat or routine lab pickups.Provide basic patient care delivery which includes dressing changes, positioning patients, linen changes, assisting in ambulation, handing the proper instrumentation to physicians.Perform suture removal, ekg’s, laser assistance, casting, holter monitor application, enemas, and other procedures as needed.Benefits That Support You:Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.Why Join Us:Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.