Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Come join CCRM Fertility, a global pioneer in fertility treatment, research, science, specializing in IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third party reproduction and egg donation. As a member of CCRM Fertility's diverse team of professionals, you will be a part of helping families grow and changing lives. We take pride in providing our employees with meaningful employment, a supportive culture, and a well-balanced personal & work life alignment.

Location Address: 2120 L St NW, Suite 701, Washington, DC 20037

Department: Clinical

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (6:30am 2:30pm)

What We Offer Our Team Members:

• Potential for Over-time Pay (Time and a half)
• Holiday Differential Pay (Time and a half)
• Weekend Shift Differential Pay ($4.00 per hour)

How You Will Make an Impact: The Medical Assistant provides essential support to both healthcare providers and patients; often the first point of contact for patients, contributing to a positive and reassuring patient experience. This role directly contributes to patient care by measuring vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with minor medical procedures, which enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery, creating a smoother and more patient-centric fertility journey.

What You Will Do: The Medical Assistant is responsible for the daily management of patients through administrative and clinical tasks to support the smooth operation of the Care Centers, Surgery Centers, and Laboratories. This position will coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide the essential services needed. The Medical Assistant reports directly to the Practice Administrator.

• Prepare patients for examination, including TPR, weight, blood pressure, update health information, allergies, and current medication.
• Document patient vitals, assessment, encounter type, and provider into EMR.
• Communicate with physician and/or nurse practitioner, changes in patient condition, abnormal vitals, lab results, and abnormal patient response during testing/exam.
• Prepare minor procedure trays and assist with procedures (i.e., hysteroscopy, endometrial and/or punch biopsy, cyst aspiration, Pap smears, GC/chlamydia testing, HSG testing, etc.).
• Prep exam room respective to patient appointment and testing.
• Educate patient on procedure(s) and provide answers prior to procedure.
• Assist physician and/or nurse practitioner with patient examinations.
• Maintain patient workflow to meet physician/nurse practitioner scheduling requirements.
• Order and schedule lab tests as directed; review results and annotate appropriate disposition.
• Order prescriptions/refills for patients prior to procedure; notify patient upon completion.
• Disinfect room after each exam/appointment re-prep for next patient.
• Equipment maintenance and sterilization; identify any need for supplies/parts/repair and notify Practice Administrator.
• Order and maintain back-office supplies and reconcile monthly receipts/packing slips for submission to the business office.
• Scan signed consents, office appointment forms, laboratory, and pathology reports into EMR.
• Monitor medicine cabinet/refrigerator and order medications, as needed.
• Perform urine pregnancy test, document results in EMR, and communicate with physician, nurse practitioner, or rad technician prior to exam/procedure.
• Autoclave all used instruments, document size and type of instrument on package, change sterile/cleaning solution, and document in the soak-log.
• Clean stationary room equipment, underside of exam tables, and provide clean/linens/supplies for all patient rooms' weekly minimum, or as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA and Confidentiality for all patient and clinic information, HIV confidentiality.
• Understand and assess potential domestic violence and child abuse issues and report concerns to Medical Director or Practice Administrator.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma Required.
• Medical Assistant (MA) -or- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) credential required.
• BCLS certification required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• 1+ year Medical Assistant -or- Licensed Practical Nursing experience preferred.
• A minimum of two hundred (200) successful blood draws is required (with documentation)

Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those which should be met, with or without reasonable accommodation (in accordance with ADA Guidelines), by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office, clinical and/or laboratory setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, including computer keyboard and mouse; telephones; photocopiers; scanners; filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will interact with others and ensure compliance with medical regulations, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies to maintain the highest standards of care and patient and staff safety.

CCRM's Compensation: The salary range represents the national average compensation for this position. The base salary offered will vary based on location, experience, skills, and knowledge. The pay range does not reflect the total compensation package. Our rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and many other region-specific benefits.

Pre-Employment Requirements: All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of the CCRM Fertility onboarding process, including verification of eligibility and authorization to work in the United States. This employer participates in the E-Verify Program in order to verify the identity and work authorization of all newly hired employees.

Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination: We are an equal-opportunity employer. In all aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, the choice will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.