Job description
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. We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support to our OB/GYN physicians and clinical staff. This person will also need to display empathy and professionalism towards patients.
Responsibilities
· Responsible for verifying patient information by interviewing patients, 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.
· Informs 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.
· Medical Assistant Certification
· 2 years of medical assistant experience.
· At least 1 year of GYN experience.
· Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
· Knowledge of patient care techniques, administering injections, drawing blood, taking vitals and performing basic lab tests.
· Knowledge of sterilization processes.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
· Customer service skills in handling patient questions and concerns with professionalism, empathy and patience.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to handle unexpected situations calmly and problem-solving patient concerns or conflicts.
· Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Prescription Benefits
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Sick and Personal day, Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401 (k)
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
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Arlington, VA 22203 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Arlington, VA 22203: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
