Medical Assistant - Silver Spring Schools

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 is a part-time position with benefits at 32 hours per week located in the Silver Spring school district. This position coincides with the school year.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required) and graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Training 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.

Perform phone follow-up for lab results and instructions per provider.

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 Accountabilities (Staff)

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