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Medical Assistant, SurgeryGeorge Washington Medical Faculty Associates • Washington, DC, United States
Medical Assistant, Surgery

Medical Assistant, Surgery

George Washington Medical Faculty Associates • Washington, DC, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Medical Assistant, Surgery

To assist physicians, nurses, and patients by providing ambulatory medical care services. Responsible for clinic patient flow, informing physicians of patients' arrival and room assignment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Responsible for clinic patient flow, informing physicians of patients' arrival and room assignment.
  • Accompanies and/or assists patients in the exam room in a professional manner.
  • Obtains patient vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration. Pulse oximetry if needed.
  • Able to perform using manual equipment and Welch Allen spot vital sign machine and import results to the electronic medical record in a timely fashion.
  • Assists physicians during examinations and procedures.
  • May be required to take patient medical history if applicable per department.
  • May perform a variety of testing, diagnostic, and screening procedures.
  • Assists in explaining test procedures to patients.
  • Ability to calculate medication dosages (may be required to demonstrate via passing yearly written medication exam).
  • Administer medications (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, inhalation, rectal, topical) using proper technique this duty can only be performed after the MA has demonstrated competency to the clinic RN yearly, if applicable per department.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma and graduation from a Medical Assistant school.
  • Current basic CPR/AED
  • Certification and Registration as a Medical Assistant OR the ability to obtain such certifications within 6 months of the hire date.
  • A minimum of 1 year of prior Medical Assistant experience

Physical Requirements

  • Walk, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulder frequently in an office setting.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 100 lbs. as part of the role
  • Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment
  • Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.

MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers, preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH), which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.

The GW MFA's leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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