Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Trinity Health • Kensington, MD

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the ambulatory care setting physician or other professional healthcare provider with support for patient care and examinations, including exam preparation and lab work. It involves performing basic medical assisting procedures necessary to provide for the care, comfort, and safety of patients. This is a key role serving the community, where the Certified Medical Assistant will show patients to exam rooms, interview them, measure vital signs, and document information in the Electronic Health Record.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following organizations: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NHA, NAHP, or NPCE
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of previous Medical Assistant experience in a Physician's office (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Show patients to exam room, interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height) and document in Electronic Health Record.
• Accurately assesses patient symptoms, reactions, and physical condition and records data in the medical record.
• Take any necessary labs, prepare for pick up and record in the patient electronic health record, communicate with the appropriate departments on protocol for all labs and receiving all information they need for procedures.
• Properly sets up exam room and prepares patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assists with procedures and examinations per physician/healthcare provider preference, i.e. gynecological exams, minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies, sigmoidoscopies, casting, sterile technique procedures, and specimen preparation.
• Maintain knowledge and skills of front office operations.
• Assists as necessary with reception, medical records, scheduling and billing functions of the office.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free parking
• Referral Rewards Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees