Certified Medical Assistant

PrimeCare Medical, Inc.•Leonardtown, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) to work full-time in the medical department at St. Mary's Detention Center in Leonardtown, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an LPN. Available Shifts: PRN with open availability across all three shifts This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on the job and shadowing with the nursing staff.

Requirements

Currently, hold a Medical Assistant Certification
Effective communication skills
Pleasant telephone manner
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to multi-task
Good grasp of patient assessment skills
Clerical experience
Ability to type

Nice To Haves

A CMT License is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Performing the initial intake screening on new patients
Taking vital signs
Completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol
Preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility
Phoning verification of medications and medical information.
Obtain lab specimens as ordered by the physician (including Venipunctures).
Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician.
Maintaining medication records.
Administering tuberculin skin testing on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients.
Typing of various reports, letters, and memoranda.
Answering telephone and processing calls.
Maintaining the filing system and confidentiality of information at all times.
Following universal precautions at all times.
Maintaining a pleasant working attitude.
Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.