Certified Medical Assistant

PrimeCare Medical • LaPlata, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is hiring Certified Medical Assistants to work in the medical department at Charles County Detention Center in La Plata, Maryland. The role provides comprehensive nursing care and performs duties under the supervision of an LPN. Part-time shifts are available: day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and evening shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; both shifts include rotating weekends. The position includes a two-week orientation period with on-the-job training and shadowing with nursing staff.

The Medical Assistant performs patient intake and screening, clinical support, clerical work, and other assigned duties. The stated base rate is $20.00 per hour. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift and weekend differentials, premium holiday pay, and employee referral bonuses. Benefits described as standard for full-time employees include health care coverage options, retirement benefits, paid time off, floating holidays, and sick and safe leave accrual.

Requirements

• Currently hold an active Medical Assistant certification.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced position.
• Good patient assessment skills.
• Clerical experience and ability to type.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial intake screening for new patients, take vital signs, and complete intake forms according to written protocol.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Phone to verify medications and medical information.
• Obtain laboratory specimens as ordered by the physician, including venipunctures.
• Perform treatments ordered by a physician.
• Maintain medication records.
• Administer tuberculin skin tests for new intakes and annual follow-ups.
• Type reports, letters, and memoranda.
• Answer telephone calls and process calls.
• Maintain the filing system and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Follow universal precautions.
• Maintain a pleasant working attitude.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.

Benefits

• Health care coverage options, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match.
• Paid time off accrual, up to a maximum of nine days (72 hours) per year.
• Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
• Sick and safe leave under Maryland’s Healthy Working Families Act, accruing at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 64 hours annually.
• Overtime pay, shift differential, and weekend differential compensation.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Employee referral bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed