Medical Assistant - Perinatal Associates - Full-Time

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

1d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, assists physician in providing direct patient care and evaluation of patients in an office. Performs direct patient care such as phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, wound care, medication administration and vital signs. Maintains supplies and schedules patient appointments. Education HS, GED, OR Certificate of training from a nationally recognized Medical Assistant Program and National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant Experience Successful completion of accredited MA training program through Fortis, Community College Baltimore County, Allegany College of MD, Anne Arundel Community College, CCBC, Harford Community College, PG Community College, or Towson University. OR 1 year of MA experience and National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA, AAMA or RRMA) Please note - this position requires a valid, current Medical Assistant Certification Skills Knowledge and comprehension of medical terminology in Ob-Gyn and GYN specialty offices Skill in using techniques for phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration and taking vital signs. Skill in written and oral communication Ability to distinguish normal from abnormal diagnostic results Ability to pass a medication calculation test with an 85% or better prior to hire Licensures, Certifications Certificate of training from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Requirements

• HS, GED, OR Certificate of training from a nationally recognized Medical Assistant Program and National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant
• Successful completion of accredited MA training program through Fortis, Community College Baltimore County, Allegany College of MD, Anne Arundel Community College, CCBC, Harford Community College, PG Community College, or Towson University. OR 1 year of MA experience and National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA, AAMA or RRMA)
• Knowledge and comprehension of medical terminology in Ob-Gyn and GYN specialty offices
• Skill in using techniques for phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration and taking vital signs.
• Skill in written and oral communication
• Ability to distinguish normal from abnormal diagnostic results
• Ability to pass a medication calculation test with an 85% or better prior to hire
• Certificate of training from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant
• BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Ability to walk and stand for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time.
• Ability to float to various practices, as needed.
• Ability to manage high volume of patients efficiently (30 patients per session)
• Ability to manage one to two providers of high volume efficiently (60 patients per session)

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care in an office such as: Rooming patients Review and document patient information in medical record Record vital signs Prepares patient for exam Set up exam rooms for procedures. Sets up required instruments and inspects equipment to ensure properly functioning. Assists providers with office procedures Handles and processes specimens collected (Labels specimens, generates requisitions based on Insurance requirements, confirms diagnosis and procedure codes with provider) Routine diagnostic tests Administers medications, records medication lot number, expiration date and NDC numbers in EPIC in adherence with standard protocol Completes medical leave and disability forms for patients Generates work related letters Obtains authorization for medications prescribed utilizing Cover my Meds and communicates denials or clinical requirements to providers Set up peer to peer review for physicians to discuss medication denials with pharmacy
• Maintains examination schedule. Evaluates patients for schedule of appropriate preventive or other care such as immunizations, eye exams, PAP smears, pain management, or wound care.
• Responds to patient questions. Assists patient with dressing and undressing, getting off and on examination table. Chaperones patient as needed during examinations.
• Reviews diagnostic results and reports abnormal results to physician.
• Complete in basket tasks assigned by provider(s)
• Review Fax in box messages and route to providers accordingly. Respond/ complete non urgent tasks
• Cleans room as needed between patient exams; maintains cleanliness and order of exam rooms. Stocks and orders supplies; sterilizes medical equipment, and performs medical office clerical duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

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