Medical Assistant Lead - Primary Care - Padonia
About The Position
Under direct supervision, assists physicians and providers in caring for patients in an office setting. Performs direct patient care, including phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, wound care, medication administration, and taking vital signs. Maintains supplies, follows standing orders, assists with pre-visit planning, and provides population management support. Serves as a quality and safety role model for medical office staff. The lead supports preventive-care scheduling, patient communication between visits, and provider and patient needs. The role also leads inventory and ordering of medications, vaccines, and medical supplies; oversees pharmaceutical sample inventory and utilization; and supports safe vaccine storage and handling. The Medical Assistant Lead becomes certified on all CLIA-waived testing and certifies medical assistants within the practice annually.
Requirements
- Five years of experience, including completion of training and certification.
- Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant training program; listed programs include Fortis, Community College Baltimore County, Allegany College of Maryland, Anne Arundel Community College, CCBC, Harford Community College, and Prince George's Community College.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Skill in phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, medication administration, and taking vital signs.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to distinguish normal from abnormal diagnostic results.
- BLS CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Ability to perform various practices as needed.
- Ability to walk and stand for up to 80% of work time.
Nice To Haves
- Basic computer skills in an EMR environment are preferred.
- Certificate of training from a nationally recognized Medical Assistant Program and national certification as a Medical Assistant are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care, including recording vital signs, performing routine diagnostic tests and EKGs, administering medications, preparing patients for examinations, and recording pertinent medical information in the EMR.
- Maintains screening and examination schedules and evaluates patients for appropriate preventive or other care, such as immunizations, eye exams, Pap smears, pain management, or wound care.
- Responds to patient questions and assists patients with dressing, undressing, and getting on and off the examination table; chaperones patients during examinations as needed.
- Reviews diagnostic results, reports abnormal results to physicians or providers, and reconciles diagnostic reports with clinical orders.
- Cleans examination rooms between patient exams and maintains their cleanliness and order.
- Stocks and orders supplies, sterilizes medical equipment, and performs assigned medical-office clerical duties.
- Supports population management and pre-visit planning, including communicating with patients between visits and responding to provider or patient needs.
- Leads inventory management and ordering of medications, vaccines, and medical supplies.
- Maintains a system for rotating, identifying, and disposing of expired medical supplies.
- Oversees pharmaceutical sample inventory and utilization, ensuring samples are signed in and out and checked for expiration dates.
- Becomes certified on all CLIA-waived testing and certifies medical assistants within the practice annually.
- Monitors and ensures safe storage and handling of vaccines according to policy.
- Demonstrates GBMC values, including respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, ethical behavior, and results-focused work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
