Medical Assistant

MedStar Health
Washington, DC
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

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, assists providers with patient preparation for examination, minor office procedures, and with the examination and education of patients, and supports other members of the clinical care team.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Requires a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA by the American Association of Medical Assistants within 1 Year, or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)-American Medical Technologists through American Medical Technologists or equivalent within 1 Year, and 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.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
  • Less than 1 year 6 months experience working in an ambulatory care medical office or equivalent
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA by the American Association of Medical Assistants within 1 Year
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)-American Medical Technologists through 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

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.
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