Medical Assistant HP - Primary Care Jarrettsville

GBMC HealthCare • Jarrettsville, MD

23h • $18 - $27

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Medical Assistant supports a physician in an office by providing direct patient care and evaluating patients. Duties include performing clinical procedures, maintaining supplies, and scheduling appointments. The position also involves reviewing diagnostic results and reporting abnormalities to the physician, maintaining clean and orderly examination rooms, sterilizing equipment, and performing assigned medical office clerical duties.

The role requires the ability to provide care respectfully and professionally, collaborate with the team, protect patient privacy, and adapt to changing situations. Candidates must be able to perform various practices as needed and demonstrate GBMC’s values of Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, and Results.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or training and certification as specified in the posting.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, or one year of Medical Assistant experience, or national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA, AAMA, or RMA); relevant clinical or educational experience may also be considered.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skill in phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, medication administration, and taking vital signs.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to distinguish normal from abnormal diagnostic results.
• Ability to pass a medication calculation test with a score of 85% or better before hire.
• Certificate of training from an accredited Medical Assistant program or national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• BLS CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to walk and stand for up to 80% of work time and lift and position patients for up to 50% of work time.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail, often in stressful situations.
• Ability to perform various practices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an office, including taking and recording vital signs, performing routine diagnostic tests, administering medications, preparing patients for examinations, and recording EKGs.
• Collect specimens, perform phlebotomy and wound care, and assist with other clinical procedures as needed.
• Maintain examination schedules and evaluate patients for appropriate preventive or other care, such as immunizations, eye exams, PAP smears, pain management, or wound care.
• Respond to patient questions and assist patients with dressing, undressing, and getting on and off the examination table; chaperone patients during examinations as needed.
• Review diagnostic results and report abnormal results to the physician.
• Clean examination rooms between patient visits and maintain cleanliness and order in exam rooms.
• Stock and order supplies, sterilize medical equipment, and perform assigned medical office clerical duties.
• Demonstrate GBMC’s values, including respect for patients and coworkers, accountability, teamwork, ethical behavior, and a focus on results.

What This Job Offers

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