Medical Assistant - CNPA Foggy Bottom/Capitol Hill

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.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED and Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program. 

Minimum Work Experience

1 year medical office experience preferably in a pediatric setting. 

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Basic math calculations.

• Knowledge of examinations, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

• Medical equipment and medical terminology.

• Experience with electronic medical records.

Functional Accountabilities

Patient Care

• 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

Administrative Duties

• 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.

Immunization History

• Accurately document immunization history in electronic health record.

• Communicate to assigned staff discrepancies in immunization history , labs, medications, etc.

Non-Essential Function

• 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 Ref