Medical Assistant position is available at Georgetown University Medical Center.

About the University

Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. It is a vibrant community of exceptional students, faculty, alumni and professionals dedicated to real-world applications of our research, scholarship, faith and service. Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Its community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

About the Position

The Washington metropolitan consortium is made up of three institutions under the leadership of Georgetown University: GU Medical Center, Inova Juniper Program, and Montgomery County Health Department. Presently 330 women from the tri-state area are actively participating.  The Medical Assistant is a key position.  S/he supports the clinicians in carrying out physical exams and blood draws, communicates with laboratories, government agencies and community practitioners and also travels between 3 WIHS sites as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• setting up the exam room, Pap tray set up, blood draws, and checking vital signs
• Keeps the exam rooms and lab stocked with needed supplies for conducting the physical exam and blood draw.
• Obtains vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration. Explains test procedures to patients.
• Coordinates sub-studies, maintains patient files and labs.
• Carries out phlebotomy and vital signs and completes all related documentation.
• Ensures that standard clinical procedures are implemented in all sites.
• Packages and ships blood.
• Packages & ships pap smears and BV slides Task.
• Transcribes and distributes lab results.
• Coordinates sub-studies.
• Assists the clinicians in conducting physical exams and procedures.
• Assists in conducting colposcopy procedures.
• Meets regularly with research staff, faculty, lab personnel, and research patients.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma and a one year certificate program from an accredited school
• Minimum 2 years prior Medical Assistant experience
• Current certification in adult CPR/AED
• Should be able to perform ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and phlebotomy