Medical Assistant

DuPont Clinic • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The DuPont Clinic is a referral center for all-trimester abortion and ultrasound-guided procedures, including care for abnormal or high-risk pregnancies and people with complex medical situations that may make care difficult to access. It provides high-level medical care in a private setting focused on each patient's needs and is committed to an inclusive environment.

The Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical tasks that keep clinical services running smoothly and supports patient care from intake through recovery. The role includes assisting with procedures, processing laboratory work, handling sterile instruments, maintaining examination and procedure rooms, managing inventory, and facilitating communication across care teams. The Medical Assistant is expected to multitask, maintain awareness of clinic operations, and adapt to changing conditions. The position is full-time and reports to the Associate Manager of Clinical Services (AMCS).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (AAMA CMA, AMT RMA, NHA CCMA, or NCCT NCMA) required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• At least two years of experience in an ambulatory clinic or medical office setting.
• Ability to master electronic scheduling platforms such as Quickbase.
• Flexibility with scheduling, willingness to take rotating on-call shifts, and willingness to stay after hours when needed.
• Ability to multitask in a high-stress, physically demanding setting.
• Commitment to deconstructing how racism, sexism, classism, and ableism manifest and cause harm in healthcare and more broadly.
• Strong commitment to bodily autonomy and the right to access abortion care in all trimesters.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Medical Assisting.
• Previous experience in abortion care or healthcare.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients; collect patient payments and ensure accurate billing information.
• Record medical histories, vital statistics, test results, and other information in medical records.
• Provide medical reports and patient information to clinicians and nursing staff.
• Obtain medical information from patients and accurately take vital signs.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and keep them neat and clean.
• Assemble, sterilize, and restock medical trays and tools in Central Prep; maintain room readiness and infection control standards.
• Collect and log blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens; prepare specimens for LabCorp testing and create lab orders.
• Perform point-of-care tests, including urine pregnancy, hemoglobin, glucose, and urinalysis tests; run controls and document control and patient results.
• Provide ultrasound support for procedures and patient care after training.
• Explain treatment procedures, non-narcotic medications, clinician instructions, and discharge instructions to patients.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, dispose of contaminated supplies, and process biomedical waste.
• Maintain clinical-care supply inventory in coordination with Clinical Services and the Operations Team.
• Coordinate genetic testing by collecting blood or tissue, completing forms, packaging kits, and dropping them off at FedEx.
• Assist clinicians with patient examinations and treatment by handing them instruments or materials.
• After training, administer oral non-controlled medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice clinician, or physician, in accordance with DuPont policy.
• Perform general office duties, take dictation, and complete medical forms under the supervision of the Associate Manager of Clinical Services.
• Safeguard medical records and confidential patient information.
• Perform administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company contribution starting the first quarter after six months of employment.
• Periodic bonuses.
• Paid time off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Overtime eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED