Medical Assistant, Medicine

divh2Medical Assistant, Medicine/h2pJob Category: Medical Assistant Requisition Number: MEDIC006392/ppPosted: April 7, 2026/ppFull-Time/ppOn-site/ppHourly Range: $21 USD to $27.36 USD/pp2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20037, USA/ph3Job Details/h3pPosition Summary/ppTo assist physicians, nurses, and patients by providing ambulatory medical care services. Responsible for clinic patient flow, informing physicians of patients arrival and room assignment./ppFull-time and per-diem opportunities are available in the following specialty areas:/pulliDermatology/liliCardiology/liliEndo/Rheumatology/liliNeurology/liliUrology/li/ulpEssential Duties and Responsibilities/pulliResponsible for clinic patient flow, informing physicians of patients arrival and room assignment./liliAccompanies and/or assists patients in the exam room in a professional manner./liliObtains patient vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration. Pulse oximetry if needed./liliAble to perform using manual equipment and Welch Allen spot vital sign machine and import results to electronic medical record in a timely fashion./liliAssist physicians during examinations and procedures./liliMay be required to take patient medical history if applicable per department./liliMay perform a variety of testing, diagnostic, and screening procedures./liliAssists in explaining test procedures to patients./liliMedications ability to calculate dosages (may be required to demonstrate via passing yearly written medication exam)./liliAdminister medications (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, inhalation, rectal, topical) using proper technique this duty can only be performed after the MA has demonstrated competency to clinic RN yearly, if applicable per department./li/ulpMinimum Qualifications/pulliEducation: High school diploma and graduation from a Medical Assistant school./liliLicensure: Certification and Registration as a Medical Assistant. Current basic CPR/AED/li/ulpPhysical Requirements/pulliWalk, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulder frequently in a clinical setting./liliMust be able to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the role/liliRegularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment/liliRequires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment./li/ulpAbout GW MFA/ppMFA 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./ppThe GW MFAs 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./ppEqual 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./p/div