Medical Assistant - CNPA Greenbelt

Job Title

Medical Assistant - CNPA Greenbelt ($2,000 Sign on Bonus) (2500032Q)

CNPA Greenbelt, 7701 Greenbelt Rd Suite 510, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Shift: Day

Work Schedule:

Full-Time

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.

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program

• 1 year medical office experience preferably in a pediatric setting (Preferred)

• Basic math calculations
• Knowledge of examinations, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
• Medical equipment and medical terminology
• Experience with electronic medical records

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 follow-up for lab results and instructions per provider.
• Perform vaccine inventory and have knowledge of storage and vaccine handling process.
• 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.
• Understand guidelines regarding HIPAA 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.

Staff

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.

• 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.
• Use resources efficiently.
• Search for less costly ways of doing things.

• 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.

Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

Children's National Hospital maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Controlled Substances Act and the pharmacy and occupational health policies and regulations.