Sr Medical Assistant - CNPA Chevy Chase
Children's National Hospital
Summary
The Sr Medical Assistant (Children's National Pediatricians & Associates) performs a variety of moderately complex patient care and administrative activities to assist providers, patients and staff. Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management, including coordinating patient referrals.
Job description
Patient Care
- Prepare patients for examination and treatment; clean exam and treatment rooms before and after patient encounter; instruct patient in complex testing requirements and medical procedures.
- Review electronic health record for immunizations, labs and consult; administer vaccines, medications and treatments as prescribed by provider.
- Responsible for the monitoring of Vital Signs and Tracking Changes as necessary.
- Recognizes urgent patient problems and/or emergencies, and addresses the patient's situation with the MD and/or RN.
- Organize and maintain medical supplies and equipment.
- Assist providers with management of patient allergies, medications and history.
Administrative Duties
- Process lab referrals within electronic health records.
- Answer phone calls and respond to patient requests for lab results, prescriptions, immunization history, etc.; oversee the follow-up process for lab results and instructions per provider.
- Perform vaccine inventory, vaccine storage and handling of all vaccine products and reports to assigned staff; complete requests for school and medication forms.
- Provide guidance to other staff members and make recommendations to manager.
- Serve as a resource for patient related communications as defined by PCMH workflow.
- Act as a communication liaison to other medical assistants and staff; ensure office policy and procedures are being followed.
Patient Flow Design
- Manage staff resources and assignments.
- Train and mentor medical assistant staff.
- Perform vaccine management as relating to loop ordering and reports; ensure appropriate vaccine storage and monitoring processes are followed; act as emergency (back-up) resource for vaccine storage.
- Monitor patient flow and make changes to improve productivity.
- Maintain related patient flow design according to PCMH and Meaningful Use workflow.
Quality Control
- Demonstrate Immunization Protocol Efficiency as required.
- Recognize his/her limitations, and discuss any complications with the proper professional staff member.
Managed Care
- Implement guidelines regarding HIPPA and OSHA regulations.
- Participate and Lead workflow process improvements as related to MU and PCMH.
- Remain knowledgeable of insurances, billing processes, patient care referrals and financial impact.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program
- 3 years medical office experience preferably in a pediatric setting
- Basic math calculations
- Knowledge of examinations, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
- Knowledge of medical equipment and medical terminology
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of insurance verification and patient flow monitoring
- Good communication skills (written and oral) and customer service skills
- Ability to train and coach staff
- Experience with electronic medical records
- Certification as a Medical Assistant from a nationally recognized certifying board or agency (Preferred)
Company overview
Children's National Hospital is a premier pediatric healthcare institution located in Washington, D.C., recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1870, it serves as the region's primary pediatric academic medical center, providing comprehensive care across all pediatric specialties. The hospital operates a 323-bed facility and offers advanced medical services including neonatal intensive care, pediatric surgery, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. As an academic medical center affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Children's National is deeply involved in pediatric research, medical education, and clinical innovation. The institution is particularly renowned for its Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and its leadership in pediatric genomics and precision medicine. Children's National consistently ranks among the top pediatric hospitals nationally, with specialties in cancer, cardiology, neurology, and neonatology receiving particular recognition for excellence in patient care and outcomes.