Medical Assistant - Washington, United States - Children's National Hospital

Children's National Hospital

Verified Company

Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Description
The Medical Assistant (CNPA) will be responsible to perform a variety of basic medical, patient care and administrative activities to assist providers in
a primary care setting and patient care management.

Qualifications

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (required)

Minimum Work Experience
1 year experience in a medical office 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.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Medical Assistant Training Certificate. (required)

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 followup for lab results and instructions per provider.
Perform vaccine inventory and have knowledge of storage and vaccine handling process.
Perform phone followup 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.

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
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and coworkers
Attend carefully to important details practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to selfcheck 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:
Apr 9, 2024, 5:53:06 PM