Medical Assistant PRN Endocrinology Job Listing at MedStar Health in Washington, DC (Job ID 100698)

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About the Job

MedStar Health is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team at Washington Hospital 
Center
As a Medical Assistant, you will perform a complete range of basic clinical, billing and clerical 
services in a medical office under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. 
Responsibilities include greeting, receiving, and preparing patients; maintaining the 
examination areas; receiving and screening telephone calls; scheduling appointments; and 
coordinating patient flow. Performs phlebotomy and electrocardiography functions as needed.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also
recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how
MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:
• Receives and screens telephone callers, provides information per department policy, 
and/or routes calls to appropriate personnel. Takes and forwards messages as 
appropriate. Schedules and coordinates appointments as necessary. Obtains relevant 
diagnostic test results prior to patient appointment. 
• Greets patients, visitors, and staff to the office, determines their need(s) and assists
them accordingly. Registers patients in the patient registration system and in any 
applicable department system confirming insurance information and securing applicable 
documentation. Accepts payments. Enters data into databases/logs for statistical 
purposes. Creates, maintains, and adapts spreadsheets and electronic computer files 
as requested. Prepares routine correspondence and may transcribe dictated physician 
notes as required Follows up with patients after procedure, delivery, or surgery; conveys 
information to physician.
• Prepares patient to be seen by physician; escorts patient to examination room and 
takes vital signs and records them in the patient chart. Collects laboratory specimens, 
sends them to the lab and performs electrocardiography functions as needed. Assists 
physician in examinations/procedures. Cleans and prepares exam/procedure room 
between patients. Administers oral and parenteral (excluding IV) medications and 
immunizations as directed by supervising physician. 
• Maintains patient charts/departmental files/records/logs, including billing and 
appointment records/logs. Pre-registers out-patients for next day appointments. 
Inventories and orders office and clinical supplies and equipment for the department 
and obtaining equipment repair/maintenance. Checks equipment to ensure proper 
functioning. Assures accuracy of billing; forwards bill(s) to appropriate department 
personnel for payment. Receives and reviews all incoming mail to the department. 
Opens, sorts, and distributes mail, as appropriate. 

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• Training in typing/ office procedures and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Secretarial or office experience demonstrating organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of office computers and clinical procedures in a hospital or medical 
setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Certification or registration as Medical Assistant within one year