Medical Assistant - CNPA Foggy Bottom/Capitol Hill
About The Position
The Medical Assistant with Children’s National Pediatricians & Associates performs basic medical, patient-care, and administrative activities to assist providers with patient-care management in a primary care setting. The practice operates from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., four days per week. The role includes preparing patients for examinations and treatments, recording vital signs and immunization information in the electronic health record, administering prescribed vaccines and medications, collecting laboratory specimens, and supporting providers with patient histories, allergies, and medications. Administrative work includes processing lab referrals, following up by phone on lab results and instructions, managing vaccine inventory, and completing school and medication forms. The position also requires awareness of HIPAA and OSHA guidelines, insurance and billing processes, vaccine handling and vaccine stock types, and referrals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program.
- Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations.
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and medical terminology.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
Nice To Haves
- One year of medical office experience, preferably in a pediatric setting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for examinations and treatment; verify identity using name, age, and date of birth.
- Review electronic health records for immunizations and laboratory information.
- Perform and record vital signs in the electronic health record.
- Instruct patients on basic testing requirements and medical procedures.
- Clean examination and treatment rooms after patient encounters.
- Administer vaccines, medications, and treatments as prescribed by a provider.
- Collect and process laboratory specimens.
- Observe and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers.
- Assist providers with managing patient allergies, medications, and medical histories.
- Prepare and maintain medical supplies and equipment.
- Process laboratory referrals through the electronic health care module.
- Call patients with laboratory results and provider instructions.
- Perform vaccine inventory and follow vaccine storage and handling processes.
- Complete school and medication forms.
- Accurately document immunization histories in the electronic health record.
- Communicate discrepancies in immunization histories, laboratory information, or medications to assigned staff.
- Understand guidelines regarding HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
- Develop working knowledge of insurance, billing, and referrals, and demonstrate knowledge of Vaccine for Children and private-stock vaccines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
