Medical Assistant - Walkersville Primary Care - PRN

Frederick Health • Walkersville, MD

97d • $19 - $27

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs clinical duties and some administrative function under the direction of medical group providers to include preparing patients for examination, taking and recording vital signs, patient histories, and assisting with various procedures. This position is needed to work in prescription refill and pre-authorization.

Requirements

• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills towards patients of different age categories
• Models sensitivity to patients, including effective telephone and verbal communication in emergency situations
• Demonstrates effective oral and writing skills
• Must be able to pass all competencies related to Medical Assistant duties
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients from neonate to geriatric
• Possess excellent customer relations skills avoiding antagonism, conflicts and undue anxiety
• Possess keyboard/computer skills
• CPR certification required within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification
• LPN
• Pharmacy Tech
• Emergency Medical Technician certification
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination
• Take and record vital signs
• Document patient histories
• Assist with various medical procedures
• Handle prescription refill and pre-authorization tasks
• Support provider tasks and manage phone calls from patients

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment for employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees
• Robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees
• 403B retirement plan with employer match for eligible employees
• Access to free financial planning sessions
• Educational assistance program to support education goals
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

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