Patient Care Assistant

Capital Area Pediatrics offers accessible, comprehensive pediatric care to families at five practice locations throughout Northern Virginia. For both sickness and health, generations of families have chosen Capital Area Pediatrics to provide outstanding care and an exceptional patient experience. We are currently hiring Patient Care Assistants. This is an entry level position, ideal for candidates interested in developing foundational healthcare skills.

For those interested in a Medical Assistant position: We require our Medical Assistants to be certified. If you are certified, please see our job board for a full list of available positions. For those interested in obtaining a Medical Assistant credential, the Patient Care Assistant position provides you with the clinical experience to prepare for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam.

Scheduling

• To be considered, candidates must be able to work a minimum of three (3) full shifts per week. Shift hours are (AM Shift) 8:15AM-1:00PM, (PM Shift) 12:30PM-5:30PM, (EVE Shift) 5:00PM-8:30PM, and Sundays 8:45AM-12:30PM. Must be able to participate in weekend rotation as needed to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room, gather patient history, measure vitals, and document all information in the patient’s medical chart.
• Process patients during check-in and check-out. If necessary, collect insurance and registration information, as well as appointment scheduling.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
• Maintains patient files, records, and other information in a confidential manner.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with and demonstrates a caring attitude toward patients and family.
• Supporting business operations through administrative projects and tasks at the practice business office.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA regulations preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to multi-task and perform well in a fast-paced patient care environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Enrollment in a healthcare degree program preferred.
• Gap Year students preparing for Medical, PA, or NP school are encouraged to apply.
• Adherence to Capital Area Pediatrics immunization and testing requirements.
• Clinical experience is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to multi-task and perform well in a fast-paced patient care environment.

Capital Area Pediatrics ("the Company") is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of the Company and the Company will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.