MEDICAL ASSISTANT SPECIALIST - SURGERY - FULL TIME

WATSON CLINIC LLP • Baltimore, MD

54d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Medical Assistant Specialist position in Surgery. The role involves identifying and evaluating patient needs via telephone triage, administering medications and injections, and documenting them. The specialist will also identify and address patient and family education needs, respond to emergencies, and adhere to Clinical Services policies for medical record documentation. Additionally, the role supports patient flow to maintain physician's office integrity, assists the physician with medical office procedures, and maintains the overall integrity of the office.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year of Medical Assistant work experience within the last 2 years.
• Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification or to be completed within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates patient needs by way of telephone triage.
• Administers medication including injections; documents medication given or prescribed by ordering physician as required.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and provides instruction.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations as appropriate.
• Adheres to the Clinical Services policies and procedures when documenting information patient’s medical records.
• Facilitates the flow of patients to maintain the integrity of the physician’s office.
• Assists the physician with medical office procedures.
• Maintain the integrity of the office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED