Medical Assistant, Specialty (Bethesda)
Company: Search our
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary To assist physicians, nurses, and patients by
providing ambulatory medical care services. Responsible for clinic
patient flow, informing physicians of patients’ arrival and room
assignment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for clinic patient flow, informing physicians of
patients’ arrival and room assignment. Accompanies and/or assists
patients in the exam room in a professional manner. Obtains patient
vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature,
pulse, and respiration. Pulse oximetry if needed. Able to perform
using manual equipment and Welch Allen spot vital sign machine and
import results to electronic medical record in a timely fashion.
Assist physicians during examinations and procedures. May be
required to take patient medical history if applicable per
department. May perform a variety of testing, diagnostic, and
screening procedures. Assists in explaining test procedures to
patients. Medications ability to calculate dosages (may be required
to demonstrate via passing yearly written medication exam).
Administer medications (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous,
intradermal, inhalation, rectal, topical) using proper technique –
this duty can only be performed after the MA has demonstrated
competency to clinic RN yearly, if applicable per department.
Minimum Qualifications Education High school diploma and graduation
from a Medical Assistant school. Certification and Registration as
a Medical Assistant. Licensure Current basic CPR/AED Physical
Requirements Walk, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulder
frequently in an office setting. Must be able to occasionally lift
or carry and frequently push or pull up to 20 lbs. as part of the
role Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require
personal protective equipment Requires manual dexterity to operate
a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other
equipment. About GW MFA MFA physicians provide comprehensive
patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52
medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of
Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers
and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and
researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research,
and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated
alliance with The George Washington University and The George
Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and
operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active
referring relationships with 12 area hospitals. The GW MFA’s
leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented
by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and
Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington,
DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA
continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.
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