Medical Assistant (PRN)

Medical Assistant (PRN)

Reiter, Hill & Johnson is seeking a Medical Assistant (PRN) 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 vary 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.