Certified Medical Assistant Police and Fire Clinic

Ascension•Washington, DC

8d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for their Police and Fire Clinic at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC. This full-time, day shift position involves assisting providers with patient examinations and treatments, performing clinical duties, managing patient records, and handling basic clerical and materials management tasks. The role may also include documenting provider encounters and transcribing patient orders.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Cross accepted.
Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Registry of Medical Assistants obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Association for Health Professionals obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Allied Health National Certification and Registration obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education OR experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).
Assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.
Perform select clinical duties.
Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts.
Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
May document the provider's encounter with patients.
List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.