Medical Office Assistant

UHS•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Office Assistant performs a wide variety of patient care duties, assisting with patient examinations and treatment under a physician’s direction. Duties include interviewing patients; measuring vital signs such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height; performing venipuncture and procedures as directed by the physician and within the scope of practice in the state; and documenting care in the Electronic Medical Record according to IPM guidelines. The assistant prepares treatment rooms and provides front-desk coverage as needed. The role is with Capital Medical Group, a physician practice group within Independence Physician Management (IPM), a UHS subsidiary. The practice supports more than 50 medical and surgical specialties through a network of hospitals and care locations. The position is onsite in Washington, D.C.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Familiarity with medical terminology.
Experience with patient check-in and check-out processes according to clinic protocol.
Knowledge of general medical office procedures.
Ability to understand end-of-day cash balancing and charge reconciliation processes according to clinic protocol.
Proficiency with basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient examinations and treatment under the direction of a physician.
Interview patients.
Measure and record vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
Perform venipuncture and procedures as directed by the physician and within the scope of practice in the state.
Document information in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guidelines.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Assist with front-desk coverage as required.