Medical Assistant - CNPA Foggy Bottom/Capitol Hill ($2k Sign on Bonus)

Medical Assistant - CNPA Foggy Bottom/Capitol Hill

The Medical Assistant (Children's National Pediatricians & Associates) performs a variety of basic medical, patient care and administrative activities to assist providers with patient care management in a primary care setting. This practice has work hours from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., four days per week. This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required) and graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program
• Minimum Work Experience: 1 year medical office experience preferably in a pediatric setting (Preferred)
• Required Skills/Knowledge: Basic math calculations. Knowledge of examinations, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Medical equipment and medical terminology. Experience with electronic medical records.

Functional Accountabilities:

• Patient Care: Prepare patients for examination and treatment; verify patient by name, age and date of birth; review electronic health record for immunizations and labs; perform and record vital signs in HER; instruct patient in basic testing requirements and medical procedures; clean exam and treatment rooms after patient encounter. Administer vaccines, medications and treatments as prescribed by provider. Collect and process lab specimens. Observe and report patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to provider. Assist providers with management of patient allergies, medications and history. Prepare and maintain medical supplies and equipment
• Administrative Duties: Process lab referrals within electronic health care module. Perform phone follow-up for lab results and instructions per provider. Perform vaccine inventory and have knowledge of storage and vaccine handling process. Assist providers with management of patient allergies, medications and history Complete requests for school and medication forms. Immunization History: Accurately document immunization history in electronic health record. Communicate to assigned staff discrepancies in immunization history, labs, medications, etc.
• Non-Essential Function: Understand guidelines regarding HIPPA and OSHA regulations. Develop a working knowledge of insurances and billing processes. Demonstrate knowledge of Vaccine for Children and private stock vaccines Demonstrate knowledge of Referrals.

Organizational Accountabilities:

• Organizational Commitment/Identification: Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
• Teamwork/Communication: Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
• Performance Improvement/Problem-solving: Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
• Cost Management/Financial Responsibility: Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things
• Safety: Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations: CNPA Foggy Bottom 2021 K St NW Suite 800 Washington 20006 Job: Administrative Support / Customer Service Organization: Childrens Peds and Assoc Position Status: R (Regular)-FT - Full-Time Shift: Day Work Schedule: Full-Time Job Posting: May 28, 2026, 3:02:06 PM Full-Time Salary Range: 37668.8-62774.4