Cma Jobs in District Of Columbia

Job Title: Medical Assistant Company: Unity Health Care Inc. Location: Washington, DC Description: Medical AssistantDepartment:NursingSchedule:Part TimeShift:NightsHours:Saturday Nights OnlyJob Details: Job Summary: The Medical Assistant is primarily responsible to provide basic patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting. This includes, but not limited to, working with health care providers and other health center employees; initiating medical history, vital signs, height, weight; preparing patients for examination; reporting special problems or complaints to providers; making appropriate clinic appointments for patients and follow up to determine if appointments were kept. Required Education/Required Training: High school graduate or GED. Graduate of accredited medical assistant program with diploma. Registered Medical Assistant certification preferred. Required Experience: Minimum of 6 months to 1-year of clinical experience in an acute care/ambulatory setting/ special needs population (i.e., homeless, HIV+, medically indigent). Experience working with underserved or homeless populations preferred. *For correctional position-correctional experience- preferred but not required.

Job Title: Medical Assistant Company: GW Medical Faculty Associates Location: Washington, DC Description: To assist physician, nurses and patients by providing ambulatory medical care services.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures, which may include pelvic exams, or other clinical procedures. 2. Obtains patient vital signs, to include height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration. 3. Administers intramuscular injections as prescribed by the physician (this duty can only be performed after the incumbent has demonstrated competency by an RN or physician). 4. Performs a variety of patient testing and screening, which may include TB testing hearing and vision screening, EKG exams and similar functions. 5. May perform phlebotomy and some laboratory testing as assigned, to include receiving laboratory results and communicating test results to physicians and patients, explaining test procedures to patients and scheduling patients for follow-up tests or treatments as directed by a physician or RN. 6. Completes various forms as required, to includes reviewing charts for accuracy and completeness of necessary data. 7. May assists with other support activities, to include packaging and sterilizing equipment and supplies, ensuring that expiration dates have not passes; taking inventory of supplies, equipment and medication; and triaging telephone calls and entering patient information at the referral desk. 8. Maintains and improves knowledge and expertise through continuous training, to include CPR certification and sterilization techniques. 9. Communicates problems and concerns to supervisors, and provides input to support total quality improvement activities. 10. Assist in maintaining patient areas in a clean and safe manner. 11. Performs other work-related duties as requested.Education: High school graduation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is necessary. Certification as a Medical Assistant, plus six months of general patient care experience is necessary. OR Experience: Completion of an accredited program of education for practical nursing, plus a current Licensure as a Practical Nurse is necessary. If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id Register to View -472

Job Title: Medical Assistant II #1048006 Company: Georgetown University Hospital Location: Washington, DC Description: Performs a variety of patient care related activities to assist physicians and nursing staff in the ambulatory setting. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospitals philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.Required Education/Training: High School graduate or equivalent GED. Certified or Registered Medical Assistant Program required. BLS/CPR certification required Required Experience: One to two years of work experience in a health care setting, preferable an outpatient setting. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment. Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and as directed. Skill in taking vital signs maintaining records and recording results. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patient, medical staff, and the public. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate clearly.

Job Title: Medical Assistant I Company: Unity Health Care Inc. Location: Washington, DC Description: Medical Assistant IDepartment:ClinicalSchedule:Full TimeShift:DaysHours:8:00 am - 4:30 pmJob Details: The Medical Assistant I is primarily responsible to provide basic patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting. This includes, but not limited to, working with health care providers and other health center employees; initiating medical history, vital signs, height, weight; preparing patients for examination; reporting special problems or complaints to providers; making appropriate clinic appointments for patients and follow up to determine if appointments were kept. Required Education/Required Training: High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of accredited medical assistant program with diploma. Registered Medical Assistant certification preferred. Required Experience: Minimum of 6 months to 1-year of clinical experience in an acute care/ambulatory setting/ special needs population (i.e., homeless, HIV+, medically indigent). Experience working with underserved or homeless populations preferred. *For correctional position-correctional experience- preferred but not required.