Medical Assistant

The City of Frederick • Md 21701, MD

13h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant facilitates the delivery of health care services in the FCAA clinic. The role includes clerical and reception responsibilities, direct patient care, and maintenance and infection-control duties. The position receives direct supervision from a Nurse Practitioner and Health Center Supervisor. Work hours vary and may include overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience providing patient care in a clinic or office setting, or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• EHR experience.
• Vehicle operator’s license with a satisfactory driving record that meets the City insurance carrier’s insurability standards; the license must be maintained throughout employment.
• CPR/Stop the Bleed certification.
• Comfort working with pediatric patients, including vaccine administration.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to provide services to people who are low-income and/or homeless.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use basic computer programs such as MS Office.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged periods stationary and/or moving about, reaching above or below, occasional use of stairs or ladders, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds.
• Compliance with Universal Precautions under the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan and annual TB testing under the Tuberculosis Prevention Plan.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate in Spanish.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.
• Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide delegated patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician, including obtaining patient histories and vital signs, administering injections, and performing electrocardiograms and other diagnostic procedures.
• Perform reception and clerical duties, including greeting and discharging patients, making appointments, answering phones, and communicating with patients, families, agencies, and other providers.
• Maintain paper and electronic records and forms, and perform data entry as assigned.
• Respond to environmental accidents and assist with general agency maintenance and cleaning, especially in the health care clinic.
• Assist with other clerical, client service, and clinical duties as required or assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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