Medical Assistant

Howard University

Washington, DC, US
On-site
Examination and treatment room procedures
Medical terminology
Cpt and icd-9 code reference
Howard University prioritizes well-being and professional growth, offering comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities

Job Summary

  • Howard University prioritizes well-being and professional growth, offering comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.
  • The role involves preparing patients, taking vital signs, assisting providers, performing clinical tasks like phlebotomy and EKGs, and administering medications.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining exam room cleanliness, ensuring proper specimen handling, and establishing effective working relationships with patients and staff.

Matching Summary

Howard University prioritizes well-being and professional growth, offering comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • examination and treatment room procedures
  • medical terminology
  • CPT and ICD-9 code reference
  • common safety hazards and precautions
  • oral and written communications
  • assisting in treatments and medications
  • taking vital signs
  • maintaining records and test results
  • effective working relationships
  • quality control standards
  • react calmly in emergency situations
  • prepare patients for examinations
  • take and record vital signs
  • assist providers during examinations
  • perform basic clinical tasks
  • clean and disinfect exam rooms
  • proper handling and labeling of specimens

Nice-to-have

  • detailed oriented
  • follow established priorities
  • deliver quality customer service
  • use good judgment
  • make sound decisions
  • behave with tact decorum diplomacy
  • read understand respond to instructions

Key Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in Medical Technology, Nursing or related field
  • two (2) years related experience
  • Certification or Registration as a Medical Technology

Work Rights

Not specified

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