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Ascension · 1 day ago

Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20.63/hr - $27.64/hr

1+ years exp

Ascension is a healthcare provider with a long history in the District of Columbia. They are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider, perform clinical duties, and manage clerical tasks.

CharityHealth CareHospitalNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider)

Assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Perform select clinical duties

Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts. Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients

Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing

Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment

May document the provider's encounter with patients. List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications

Qualification

BLS Provider CertificationMedical Assistant CredentialPatient Care SkillsClerical DutiesCommunication Skills

Required

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted

One or more of the following required: Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date

Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date

Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Registry of Medical Assistants obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date

Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Association for Health Professionals obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date

Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date

Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Allied Health National Certification and Registration obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date

Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Company

Ascension

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Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.

Founded in 1999

St Louis, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

https://healthcare.ascension.org

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