Medical Assistant I
Community of Hope·Washington, District of Columbia
Community of Hope·Washington, District of Columbia
The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examination by taking histories and vital signs while managing clinical room readiness. They provide direct nursing care, including administering medications, performing EKGs, and processing lab specimens.
Description Washington, DC | On-Site | $22.11 - $24.51 per hour | Washington Post Top Workplace (8x Winner)
Community of Hope is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team of healthcare providers in delivering excellent patient care while ensuring smooth clinical operations. This position is located at our Family Health and Birth Center in NE, Washington, DC.
Our Approach and Values We celebrate people’s strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people’s lives. We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion. We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable. We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do.
What You'll Do Prepares patients for examination and treatment by taking the patient’s history and vital signs.
Supplies provider with necessary forms and information to accomplish visit.
Performs intake of phone calls, gathers information related to patient's medical condition and relays the information to provider to determine if they need to be seen.
Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments according to policy and procedure manual and/or as instructed by provider; Cleans up exam and treatment and rooms after patient encounter.
Provides nursing care to all patients including, but not limited to, EKGs, wound dressing, assisting providers with minor procedures, and administering nebulizer treatment to asthmatic patients as ordered by providers.
Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician.
Performs vaccine and medication administration on patients of all ages when ordered by a provider.
Performs venipuncture, processes lab specimens/prepares to be sent to lab.
Responds to patient messages and prescription refill requests.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Must-Haves A completed Medical Assistant Diploma from an approved nationally accredited program. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) license from an approved nationally accredited association (AAMA - American Association of Medical Assistants) or NHA – National Healthcare Association) are both required. MA Certification is accepted without MA diploma if experience requirement (minimum of one year) was met for the certification. This includes meeting renewal deadlines upon hire, and thereafter. We offer reimbursement for exam fees and additional CEU reimbursements. Valid BLS Certificate. High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to work in a non-profit environment. Participation in appropriate continuing medical education. Proof of vaccinations is required. COH will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for anyone who cannot be vaccinated for a religious or medical reason, subject to applicable law. Nice-to-Haves 2 years experience in a medical office practice or hospital settings preferred. Experience in Primary Care practice. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Commitment to working with underserved populations. Why You'll Love Working Here! At COH, we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance-centered benefits: 8 x Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces winner. 8-hour workdays with paid lunch. 3 weeks vacation (additional week after two years), 2 weeks sick leave, + 11.5 paid holidays and one personal floating holiday on an annual basis. Annual performance-based raises, up to 5% of your annual pay. Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment (NHSC & DCHPLRP), Licensing reimbursement & CEU funding. Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance + 403(b) retirement. Leadership development, internal promotions and career growth opportunities. A culture grounded in equity, compassion, and well-being. About Us Community of Hope is a mission-driven, innovative, rapidly growing nonprofit, and Federally Qualified Health Center. For over 45 years, we have provided health and housing services, perinatal care coordination, and community support services to make Washington, DC more equitable. Community of Hope also strongly emphasizes maternal and child health, with midwifery practice and the only free-standing birth center in DC. We are honored to be one of DC’s largest providers of housing and homelessness prevention services for families and individuals throughout DC. Through our Family Success Center, our WIC nutrition centers, and our various partnerships, we have reached hundreds and believe that everyone in DC deserves to be healthy, housed, and hopeful. With the help of our amazing staff, we have successfully provided: 50,000+ medical visits 6,300+ dental visits 17,000+ emotional wellness visits 1,384 families and 220 individuals with housing/homelessness prevention services Ready to bring hope and health to our DC community? Apply today! To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application or for general questions about employment with Community of Hope, contact a Recruiting Coordinator.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, support-services roles in healthcare often draw steady interest because facilities need dependable staff who can work across patient-facing and operational tasks. These jobs are competitive when employers want recent clinical or medical experience, so a high school diploma plus CNA or Medical Assistant training, or nursing school background, can help you stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to match the recent hospital, long-term care, or medical experience the posting asks for.
