Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantAdvantia is transforming healthcare for all women – setting a higher standard of care and convenience while reducing unnecessary costs. Compassion and value inspire everything we do. We take time to listen, answer questions completely, and offer helpful technology between visits so that our patients are empowered and at ease. Alongside coordinated care, Advantia is pioneering care models that align incentives with the best interests of women and their families.Advantia is expanding quickly through organic growth and acquisitions, providing direct care through more than 200 providers across 60 locations, serving over 430,000 patients at our OB-GYN and coordinated specialist offices. Advantia also enables health plans, state health organizations, hospital systems, and employers to deliver high-value care through technology products.Reiter, Hill & Johnson is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team. We have 3 office locations in Chevy Chase, MD, Falls Church, VA, and Washington, D.C and to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. The hours for this role Monday-Friday position with the hours of 7:45 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.Essential Functions:Prepares patients for examinations (i.e., reviews medical history, documents clinical symptoms, updates medications, etc.).Records vital signs.Assists medical providers with exam and procedures, as instructed.Administers medications and injections.Performs phlebotomy.Collects and prepares laboratory specimens including pathology, urine, fecal and blood samples.Stocks exam rooms with supplies.Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment.Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.Answers telephones, schedules appointments, takes messages and provides information.Triage, review, and route test results.Manages abnormal pap smear results for appropriate follow-up.Reviews backlogs for any pending test results.Triage outbound phone messages, both on paper and electronically.Submits prescriptions and authorizes prescription refills, as directed.Provides front desk coverage as necessary.Maintains strictest confidentiality.Other duties as assigned.The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to the job position.Education: High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent training in healthcare or related field preferred.Experience: Experience in a healthcare organization preferred, but not required.