Medical Assistant- Emergency Relief- Mt Airy

Frederick Health • Mount Airy, MD

6d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Frederick Health is seeking an Emergency Relief Medical Assistant for its Mt. Airy location. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday as needed, with the possibility of one evening per week. Under the direction of medical group providers, the Medical Assistant performs clinical duties and some administrative functions, including preparing patients for examination, taking and recording vital signs and patient histories, and assisting with procedures. The position supports Frederick Health’s mission and complies with its Standards of Behavior.

The Medical Assistant provides patient care across all age groups, from neonates through geriatric patients, applying knowledge of life-span growth and development to assess patient status and provide age-appropriate care. The role also supports practice operations, quality and service initiatives, infection control, patient experience, and day-to-day leadership operations. The position has blood-borne pathogen exposure risk and reports to the Practice Manager.

Requirements

• One to two years of experience in a medical practice or clinical setting.
• Current CPR certification.
• Computer skills, preferably including EMR and Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of the organization’s EMR is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment.
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills for appropriate care of neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Must understand growth and development across the life span and be able to assess patient-status data, identify age-specific needs, and provide care as described in department policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Certified or licensed Medical Assistant; CNA, EMT, or LPN credentials are also identified as preferred.
• Associate degree or higher in healthcare.
• Knowledge of Frederick Health’s EHR.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to examination rooms promptly to maintain patient flow.
• Interview patients and record medical histories, medications, and allergies in the medical record.
• Obtain and record vital signs in the EHR and notify physicians or midlevel providers of concerns.
• Record medications and laboratory results in the EHR and update information at each visit.
• Educate patients and families about treatment procedures, medications, and physician instructions.
• Assist physicians with examinations and routine and complex medical procedures.
• Prepare for procedures according to physician preferences and establish and maintain a sterile field.
• Perform minor medical procedures, including dressing changes, phlebotomy, and injections; remove staples, sutures, and drains when requested by a physician.
• Use knowledge of equipment and procedures to support physicians in caring for patients according to practice needs.
• Collect laboratory specimens and prepare them for testing.
• Document information in the EHR completely, clearly, accurately, and legibly.
• Process prescription refills as instructed, communicate prescription information to pharmacies, accurately document prescriptions in the EHR, and use eRX.
• Direct calls appropriately, take accurate messages or respond using medical knowledge, promptly respond to phone messages, follow up with patients, and document urgent concerns and their resolution in the EHR.
• Review medical tests and results for abnormalities, notify providers when indicated, and accurately file results in the EHR.
• Prepare treatment rooms, keep them clean and stocked, and maintain supplies and ensure they are within expiration dates.
• Dispose of contaminated instruments and materials properly, clean and sterilize equipment, and ensure medical equipment is in proper working order through the responsible inspecting party.
• Assist with orienting new staff to the practice, policies, and procedures.
• Understand quality and service measures and goals and support improvement efforts.
• Help translate population health and quality program requirements into operational workflows and participate with site personnel to achieve quality and service measures.
• Provide systematic, continuous, patient-centered care and support primary care.
• Help manage patient experience concerns and participate in customer service initiatives.
• Comply with organizational quality control and infection control standards.
• Participate in department performance-improvement activities and develop strategies for improved patient care.
• Support leadership with day-to-day operations and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, available on the first of the month after 30 days of employment for employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week.
• Multiple insurance plan options for employees and their families.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term income replacement, and long-term disability for eligible employees.
• Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match for eligible employees.
• Free financial planning sessions for all employees.
• Educational assistance program.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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