Medical Assistant, Primary Care

The GW Medical Faculty Associates
Bethesda, Maryland, Estados Unidos
Full-time

Position Summary

To assist physicians, nurses, and patients by providing ambulatory medical care services. Responsible for clinic patient flow, informing physicians of patients’ arrival and room assignment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Responsible for clinic patient flow, informing physicians of patients’ arrival and room assignment.
  • Accompanies and / or assists patients in the exam room in a professional manner.
  • Obtains patient vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration. Pulse oximetry if needed.
  • Able to perform using manual equipment and Welch Allen spot vital sign machine and import results to electronic medical record in a timely fashion.
  • Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
  • May be required to take patient medical history if applicable per department.
  • May perform a variety of testing, diagnostic, and screening procedures.
  • Assists in explaining test procedures to patients.
  • Medications ability to calculate dosages (may be required to demonstrate via passing yearly written medication exam).
  • Administer medications (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, inhalation, rectal, topical) using proper technique this duty can only be performed after the MA has demonstrated competency to clinic RN yearly, if applicable per department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma and graduation from a Medical Assistant school.

Licensure

  • Current basic CPR / AED
  • Certification and Registration as a Medical Assistant.

Physical Requirements

  • Walk, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulder frequently in an office setting.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the role
  • Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment
  • Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.
  • 30+ days ago
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