Medical Assistant

MedStar Health
Bethesda, MD
Category Customer Service
Job Description
Role Overview

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 and telephone and clerical support.

What You Will Do

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality and safety standards. Assists providers with patient preparation for the examination minor office procedures and with the examination and education of patients.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be a certified Medical Assistant with 1 year of experience with excellent customer service/patient interaction skills. Pediatrics experience is a plus.

Requirements

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA by the American Association of Medical Assistants within 1 Year
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)-American Medical Technologists or equivalent within 1 Year
  • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days
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