Medical Assistant - CNPA Foggy Bottom​/Capitol Hill

Overview

This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus. 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 practice has work hours from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., four days per week.

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required) and graduate of an approved Medical Assistant 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

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.
• 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 HIPAA 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 Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and respond 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 take 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 to self-check behavior and performance.

Location and Job Details

• Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington
• Work Locations: CNPA Foggy Bottom
• Job: Administrative Support / Customer Service
• Organization: Childrens Peds and Assoc
• Position Status: R (Regular)
• Shift: Day
• Work Schedule: Full-Time

Job Posting
Jan 21, 2026, 3:31:35 AM

Full-Time Salary Range
37668.8