What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Capital Area Pediatrics?
Job Description
Job Description
Capital Area Pediatrics is a leading pediatric practice dedicated to providing comprehensive care from birth through adolescence. Serving families across Northern Virginia, we are committed to delivering top-tier services with a focus on personalized support and patient-centered care. We are currently hiring a Full Time Medical Assistant to join our Vienna / Oakton team!
Required Hours : Monday 8 : 15AM-5 : 30PM, Tuesday 12 : 30PM-8 : 30PM, Wednesday-Friday : 8 : 15AM-5 : 30PM.
In this role you will :
- Review patient records for past medical problems, medication and immunization status, drug allergies, risk factors, and other pertinent information.
- Interview patients and / or family members for appropriate information and obtain vital statistics indicated for the age, gender, and type of visit.
- Perform laboratory testing and administer vaccines, analgesics, and nebulization treatments in accordance with established standards and office policy.
- Observe, document, and report to provider and nursing staff patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments.
- Complete applicable documentation for the patient visit.
- Conduct basic parent and child education to include anticipatory guidance in accordance with office policy and as delegated by providers and leadership.
- Role model excellent clinical skills with patients.
- Communicate effectively and courteously while demonstrating a caring attitude toward patients and family.
- Follow universal precautions, OSHA standards, and HIPAA regulations to include maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Perform additional responsibilities to support the needs of the practice and patient families.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
New Hire Orientation
Please note that all new hires are required to attend New Hire Orientation. New Hire Orientation mandatory, and is two days (Monday & Tuesday) from 9 : 30AM-4 : 30PM the first week of employment.
Capital Area Pediatrics ("the Company") is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of the Company and the Company will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
