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

Assists providers with patient preparation for examination minor office procedures and with the examination and education of patients. Supports other members of the clinical care team assuring optimal best-practice patient flow; manages variable and unpredictable patient volume throughout the workday.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Demonstrates behavior consistent with MedStar Health mission vision goals SPIRIT values objectives and patient care philosophy.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required
  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred
  • 6 months experience working in an ambulatory care medical office equivalent experience required
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA or equivalent within 1 Year required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)-American Medical Technologists equivalent within 1 Year required
  • 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 required

Benefits

  • USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.
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