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 experienced Medical Assistants to join our team at our Falls Church location.
This is a full-time position with hours 8
30AM-5:00PM, Monday-Friday.
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
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Active CMA, RMA, NCMA, or CCMA credential required.
- At least six (6) months of direct patient care experience as a Medical Assistant required.
- Experience administering immunizations for pediatric patients is strongly preferred.
- Practical understanding of OSHA, HIPPA, and CDC Guidelines.
- 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.
