Job Overview

Capital Women's Care provides total women's healthcare at the highest medical and ethical standards. This is a great opportunity to join one of the best OB/GYN practices in the area and a dynamic team. Capital Women's Care is a 150+ group of OB/GYNs located throughout Greater Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland. The Medical Assistant primarily provides clinical and administrative support to our OB/GYN physicians and other clinical staff. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills and be able to be empathetic towards patients while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Responsible for verifying patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
Responsible for collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, giving patients injections and drawing blood.
Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding electronic and paper medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
Inform patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about surgery.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
Assist with sterilizing equipment / maintain proper working knowledge of the Autoclave.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification preferred.
2 years of medical assistant experience required.
At least 1 year of Ob/Gyn experience preferred.
Ability to take and document patient vital signs.
Ability to work within EMR system.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong communication skills to effectively educate patients about their health.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Commitment to providing compassionate care while advocating for women's health issues.

Schedule

Monday-Friday with occasional evening hours (8:00am to 5:00pm)
Rotating Saturdays (7:45AM - 12:00PM)

Work Location

In person
Travel to all locations (Frederick, Mt. Airy, Urbana) required; schedule dependent on divisional needs.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

CWC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status. If you are selected for further consideration, you will be subject to a background investigation and drug screening. Flu vaccination is a required condition of employment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. This job description has been approved by all levels of management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

How many years of experience do you have working as a medical assistant in a clinical or outpatient setting?
Do you currently hold a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential?
What medical specialties or types of clines have you worked in?
What tasks have you performed as a medical assistant? (example: taking vitals, administering injections, phlebotomy, assisting with procedures, electronic charting, ordering labs, etc.)
What EMR systems have you used previously?
Are you available to work Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional evening and weekend hours if needed?
Are you able to travel to satellite locations (Mt. Airy, Urbana) based on practice needs?
This role requires working in a fast-paced environment and assisting multiple providers. How comfortable are you multitasking under pressure?

Work Location: In person

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