Job Title: Medical AssistantJob DescriptionPerforms clinical and administrative duties in an ambulatory setting under the supervision of a physician. Duties may include venipuncture, medication and vaccine administration, documentation of vital signs, and assisting providers with patient exams. Position may float to other sites/locations within the system. Assists provider with patient preparation for examination, minor office procedures and with the examination and education of patients. Supports other members of the clinical team, assuring optimal patient flow; manages variable and unpredictable patient volume throughout the work day. Provides clerical support and serves as backup for the Patient Services Coordinator or other team members as needed. Participates in daily team huddles to review and prepare for scheduled patient visits. Screens all patients, regardless of visit type, for preventative care needs, ongoing support, barriers to care, safety concerns, and potential fall risk. Conducts surveillance for transitions of care, emergent care, or follow-up tasks such as retrieval of documents associated with referrals/testing. Conducts motivational interviews that include screening and/or coaching on disease management ability, motivation to change, learning care needs, community outreach needs. Identifies potential behavioral health needs of patients using appropriate screening tools and notifies provider of findings.Hard Skills
Vitals
EKGs
Blood Prep
Job TypeThis is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 4 Month(s).Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Washington, District of Columbia.Work EnvironmentThis is an ambulatory setting - 20-25 patients per day - may be a couple of days when they work alone. M-F 8am-4:30pm. Candidates will need to pay for parking - we will add an extra 50 cents to their pay to help compensate.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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