Medical Assistant

CCRM Fertility•Washington, DC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides essential support to both healthcare providers and patients; often the first point of contact for patients, contributing to a positive and reassuring patient experience. This role directly contributes to patient care by measuring vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with minor medical procedures, which enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery, creating a smoother and more patient-centric fertility journey.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required.
Medical Assistant (MA) -or- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) credential required.
BCLS certification required.
A minimum of two hundred (200) successful blood draws is required (with documentation)

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification preferred.
1+ year Medical Assistant -or- Licensed Practical Nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination, including TPR, weight, blood pressure, update health information, allergies, and current medication.
Document patient vitals, assessment, encounter type, and provider into EMR.
Communicate with physician and/or nurse practitioner, changes in patient condition, abnormal vitals, lab results, and abnormal patient response during testing/exam.
Prepare minor procedure trays and assist with procedures (i.e., hysteroscopy, endometrial and/or punch biopsy, cyst aspiration, Pap smears, GC/chlamydia testing, HSG testing, etc.).
Prep exam room respective to patient appointment and testing.
Educate patient on procedure(s) and provide answers prior to procedure.
Assist physician and/or nurse practitioner with patient examinations.
Maintain patient workflow to meet physician/nurse practitioner scheduling requirements.
Order and schedule lab tests as directed; review results and annotate appropriate disposition.
Order prescriptions/refills for patients prior to procedure; notify patient upon completion.
Disinfect room after each exam/appointment re-prep for next patient.
Equipment maintenance and sterilization; identify any need for supplies/parts/repair and notify Practice Administrator.
Order and maintain back-office supplies and reconcile monthly receipts/packing slips for submission to the business office.
Scan signed consents, office appointment forms, laboratory, and pathology reports into EMR.
Monitor medicine cabinet/refrigerator and order medications, as needed.
Perform urine pregnancy test, document results in EMR, and communicate with physician, nurse practitioner, or rad technician prior to exam/procedure.
Autoclave all used instruments, document size and type of instrument on package, change sterile/cleaning solution, and document in the soak-log.
Clean stationary room equipment, underside of exam tables, and provide clean/linens/supplies for all patient rooms’ weekly minimum, or as needed.
Maintain HIPAA and Confidentiality for all patient and clinic information, HIV confidentiality.
Understand and assess potential domestic violence and child abuse issues and report concerns to Medical Director or Practice Administrator.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous Paid time-off (PTO) and paid holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health benefits eligible the first day of the month following your start date.
401(k) Plan with Company Match (first of the month following 2 months of service
Basic & Supplement Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-Term Disability
Flexible spending including Dependent Care and Commuter benefits
Health Savings Account
CCRM Paid Family Medical Leave (eligible after 1 year)
Supplemental Options (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)
Professional Development, Job Training, and Cross Training Opportunities
Bonus Potential
Potential for Over-time Pay (Time and a half)
Holiday Differential Pay (Time and a half)
Weekend Shift Differential Pay ($4.00 per hour)