Medical Assistant - CNPA Foggy Bottom/Capitol Hill ($2k Sign on Bonus)
Children's National HospitalAbout the role
Description
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.
This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus.
This practice has work hours from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. four days per week.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required) and graduate of an approved Medical Assistant training program
Minimum Work Experience
1 year medical office experience preferably in a pediatric setting (Preferred)
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 know
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