Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA), Day Shift, Cardiac Associates

Adventist HealthCare • Rockville, MD

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Cardiac Associates seeks to hire an experienced Medical Assistant for their Cardiac Associates offices. The role involves supporting patient care delivery by preparing patients and assisting clinicians in exam rooms, accurately documenting patient examination, treatment, and test results into the EMR, and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for maintaining patient confidence and protecting operations by keeping patient care information confidential, and adhering to CDC isolation guidelines, infection control practices, appropriate use of PPE, and hand washing policies. Adventist HealthCare is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to extending God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing, and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County, Maryland, with a comprehensive approach to community care including hospitals, outpatient centers, and other health services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant/CMA required
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Medical Assistant training: sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, medical supplies & equipment
• Computer knowledge and typing skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task and maintain professionalism in stressful situations
• Familiarity with medical office procedures and practice management software
• Familiarity with medical terminology, CPT & ICD coding, and insurance requirements
• Ability to process requests efficiently and promptly
• Ability to abide by HIPAA, OSHA, and Adventist HealthCare policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years’ experience in a clinical environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Support patient care delivery by preparing patients and assisting clinicians in the exam rooms
• Accurately documents and records patient examination, treatment, and test results into EMR in accordance with department policy.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, infection control practices, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand washing according to policy and enforces safety regulations

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees