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 Referrals

Full-Time Salary Range: 18.11 - 30.18