Medical Assistant in Training

Job Description Job Description Capital Area Pediatrics offers accessible, comprehensive pediatric care to families at five practice locations throughout Northern Virginia. For both sickness and health, generations of families have chosen Capital Area Pediatrics to provide outstanding care and an exceptional patient experience. We are currently hiring Medical Assistants in Training to grow within our organization.

This position is for those with an active Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification, but less than six months of experience as a Medical Assistant. In this role you will provide clinical support, while learning and progressing through clinical MA skills training.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room, gather patient history, measure vitals, and document all information in the patient’s medical chart.
• Process patients during check-in and check-out. If necessary, collect insurance and registration information, as well as appointment scheduling.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
• Maintains patient files, records, and other information in a confidential manner.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with and demonstrates a caring attitude toward patients and family.
• Supporting business operations through administrative projects and tasks at the practice business office.
• Participate in on the job training to develop clinical skills such as:
  • Review patient records for past medical problems, medication and immunization status, drug allergies, risk factors, and other pertinent information.
  • Interview patients and/or family members for appropriate information and obtain vital statistics indicated for the age, gender, and type of visit.
  • Perform laboratory testing and administer vaccines, analgesics, and nebulization treatments in accordance with established standards and office policy.
  • Observe, document, and report to provider and nursing staff patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments.
  • Complete applicable documentation for the patient visit.
  • Conduct basic parent and child education to include anticipatory guidance in accordance with office policy and as delegated by providers and leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA regulations preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to multi-task and perform well in a fast-paced patient care environment.

Scheduling

• Must be available to work a minimum of 24 hours per week.

Requirements

• Active NHA CCMA certification.
• Adherence to Capital Area Pediatrics immunization and testing requirements.
• Clinical experience is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to multi-task and perform well in a fast-paced patient care environment.

Capital Area Pediatrics ("the Company") is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of the Company and the Company will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.