Night-Shift Medical Office Assistant II – CT Imaging

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC is seeking a part-time medical office assistant to support imaging services and adjacent staff. Responsibilities include scheduling, transcription, billing support and front-desk tasks, with night shifts and weekend coverage.

The role requires 1–3 years of secretarial experience in a medical setting and a high school diploma or GED. Strong reading, writing and basic math skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years experience as a secretary in a medical setting.
• High School Diploma or GED required; related secretarial/medical office training may be needed.
• Ability to read, write and understand basic grammar and arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Screens callers and visitors; forwards technical inquiries to staff.
• Schedules and coordinates patient appointments and surgeries; manages calendars.
• Transcribes dictation and types letters, requisitions and reports.
• Answers requests for prescriptions and refills; may call in prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Registers new patients and updates existing patient information; handles insurance docs.
• Enters billing charges; reviews ICD-10 codes with billing staff and answers related inquiries.
• Maintains files, retrieves records, and processes mail per policy.
• May prepare exam rooms and assist during exams or procedures.
• Maintains office supplies and medical inventory.
• Compiles and distributes schedules for staff and on-call coverage.

Skills

Reading & writing

Grammar

Arithmetic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year technical or secretarial training

Job description

MedStar Health in Washington, DC is seeking a part-time medical office assistant to support imaging services and adjacent staff. Responsibilities include scheduling, transcription, billing support and front-desk tasks, with night shifts and weekend coverage.

The role requires 1–3 years of secretarial experience in a medical setting and a high school diploma or GED. Strong reading, writing and basic math skills are essential.