Certified Medical Assistant

Actalent • Washington, DC • 1d ago

Job Title: Medical AssistantJob Description

The Medical Assistant performs a blend of clinical and administrative duties within an ambulatory care setting under the supervision of a physician/provider and/or registered nurse. Responsibilities include venipuncture, measurement and documentation of vital signs, assisting providers with patient exams, and providing telephone and clerical support.

Responsibilities

Assist providers with patient preparation and education during examinations.

Support clinical care team members to ensure optimal patient flow.

Manage variable and unpredictable patient volume throughout the day.

Provide clerical support and act as backup for the Patient Services Coordinator or other team members as needed.

Participate in daily team huddles to prepare for scheduled patient visits.

Screen all patients for preventive care needs, ongoing support, barriers to care, safety concerns, and potential fall risk.

Conduct motivational interviews for patient screening and coaching on disease management.

Identify potential behavioral health needs using appropriate screening tools and notify providers.

Document clinically related activities accurately in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR).

Perform required patient follow-up including pap smears, Pb levels, HIV, mammograms, and STD screenings.

Collect and process specimens, complete requisitions, and document in applicable forms/records.

Essential Skills

Must have CMA or RMA certification.

Proficiency in medical assisting and patient care.

Experience with electronic health records.

Ability to perform manual blood pressure measurements.

1-2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant required.

Strong customer service skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with EMR systems preferred but not required.

Knowledge of phlebotomy.

Work Environment

This role is based in an ambulatory care center within the hospital, specifically in the Vascular Surgery and Cardiac Centers. One Medical Assistant will work in the south tower and another in the north tower. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. The position involves a busy work environment, with expectations to manage roughly 70-100 patients in Vascular and over 200 in Cardiac. Candidates should be prepared to be on their feet throughout the workday.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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