Medical Assistant; PRN Silver Schools

Position: Medical Assistant (PRN) Silver Spring Schools

Qualifications

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. Our ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish/English.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required) and graduate of an approved Medical Assistant training program.

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

• 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 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 discrepancies in immunization history, labs, medications, etc. to assigned staff.

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 (Staff)

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow 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 take time to resolve the situation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
• Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self‑check behavior and performance.

Childrens National Medical Center

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