Medical Assistant - CNPA Silver Spring

About the Role

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 (Required)

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

Patient Care Responsibilities

• 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 EHR; 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
• 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.

Additional Knowledge Areas

• Understand guidelines regarding HIPAA 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

Pay

$18.54 - $30.89 per hour