Job Description

Assist physicians and nurses in providing specific treatments and procedures and facilitating efficient patient care. Will be required to work at GW Primary Care of Silver Spring, Bethesda Primary Care and the Bethesda Specialty Practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist physicians and/or registered nurses by taking and recording patient histories, height, weight, vital signs.
• Prepares patient for examination by preparing for various specimen collections.
• Administers oral and injectable (intramuscular and subcutaneous) as prescribed by the physician. Competency must be demonstrated to a registered nurse prior to performing such function. Has knowledge of medication actions, proper dosing & side effects.
• Hangs intravenous solutions without additives, monitors infusion rates, and discontinues peripheral intravenous lines.
• Assists physicians with minor procedures i.e., incision & drainage of abscess, breast needle biopsies, colorectal biopsies, breast expansions & minor surgical procedures. Proficient with sterile technique.
• Explains tests and procedures including pre & post-op instructions to patients.
• Retrieves lab results and surgical path reports from computer (as well as reference labs) and communicates results/ data to physician and/or registered nurse. Notifies reference labs for specimen pick-up. Orders lab supplies as directed by registered nurse. Keeps up to date with what insurance company participates with what lab for specimen collections.

Qualifications

Education

• High school graduation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is necessary.
• Must have received formal training in medical assisting from a vocational-technical high school, post-secondary vocational schools, or community and junior college and have proof of such training, such as a certificate or diploma.
• CPR certified.

Experience

• 1-2 years working experience as a Medical Assistant in general surgery/ambulatory care is necessary.

Licensure

• Certification and Registration as a Medical Assistant.
• Current basic CPR/AED

Physical Requirements

• Walk, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulder frequently in a clinical setting.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the role
• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.

About GW MFA

MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.

The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.