Medical Assistant - CNPA Silver Spring
Children's National Hospital•Silver Spring, MD
•$19 - $31•Onsite
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (Children's National Pediatricians & Associates) performs a variety of basic medical, patient care and administrative activities to assist providers with patient care management in a primary care setting.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- Basic math calculations.
- Knowledge of examinations, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
- Medical equipment and medical terminology.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year medical office experience preferably in a pediatric setting (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for examination and treatment; verify patient by name, age and date of birth; review electronic health record for immunizations and labs; perform and record vital signs in HER; instruct patient in basic testing requirements and medical procedures; clean exam and treatment rooms after patient encounter.
- Administer vaccines, medications and treatments as prescribed by provider.
- Collect and process lab specimens.
- Observe and report patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to provider.
- Assist providers with management of patient allergies, medications and history.
- Prepare and maintain medical supplies and equipment
- Process lab referrals within electronic health care module.
- Perform phone follow-up for lab results and instructions per provider.
- Perform vaccine inventory and have knowledge of storage and vaccine handling process.
- Perform phone follow-up for lab results and instructions per provider.
- Assist providers with management of patient allergies, medications and history
- Complete requests for school and medication forms.
- Accurately document immunization history in electronic health record.
- Communicate to assigned staff discrepancies in immunization history , labs, medications, etc.
- Understand guidelines regarding HIPPA and OSHA regulations.
- Develop a working knowledge of insurances and billing processes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Vaccine for Children and private stock vaccines Demonstrate knowledge of Referrals.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
