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.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required) And
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
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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
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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
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Accurately document immunization history in electronic health record.
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Communicate to assigned staff discrepancies in immunization history , labs, medications, etc.
Non-Essential Function
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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.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
- Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
- Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
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Partner with all team members to achieve goals
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Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
- Contribute to a positive work environment
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Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
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Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
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Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
- Use resources efficiently
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Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
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Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
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Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
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Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
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Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
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Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations: CNPA Foggy Bottom 2021 K St NW Suite 800 Washington 20006
Job: Administrative Support / Customer Service
Organization: Childrens Peds and Assoc
Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Job Posting: Jul 2, 2024, 5:17:25 PM