Medical Assistant

Planned Parenthood of Maryland•Pikesville, MD

17h•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Planned Parenthood of Maryland (PPM) is a not-for-profit family planning agency that provides high-quality, affordable reproductive health care for women, men, and teens. Our mission is to enable all Marylanders to have access to a wide range of high-quality, affordable reproductive health care services. We help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, family planning options, and sexuality. As a Medical Assistant with PPM, you will be a part of a passionate team that plays a vital role in the lives of others! And joining PPM, means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, doctors, and clinic managers – if you want to be a part of a passionate and diverse team - we are looking for you!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with medical assisting certificate required
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program required.
One year experience in an out-patient clinical setting, or education and experience equivalent to two (2) years of experience working in a healthcare setting performing back or front office medical assistant duties.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently required.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Applicants must pass Criminal Background Screening and the Right to Work in the United States.
PPM Requires COVID-19 Vaccination as part of Employment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant – a plus!
Working knowledge of Epic Patient Management Software is a plus!
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care services in all the health center specific areas as appropriate to scope of services with adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and Clinical Workflow guidelines and Medical Standards and Guidelines.
Provide empathetic, non-judgmental, non-directive educational counseling sessions to clients. Review with and give to patient all PPM education sheets concerning their visit/services/procedures and contraceptive choices. Provide information for assessment of STI risks, pregnancy, and contraceptive options consistent with patient’s value system.
Ensure informed consent via information and education about the medical procedures, requested/required laboratory tests, and methods of contraception to assure understanding of risks and complications.
Assure that patient is firm in decision to receive services from PPM, including medical procedures/examinations, medications, and testing. Obtain and witness all necessary consents. Document patient’s decisions on chart.
Assist during medical examination.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Demonstrates PPM customer service standards.
Social perceptiveness and service oriented.
Greets clients politely and promptly and provides correct information for registration and check-out.
Prepares for next day appointments (confirmation calls, insurance verification).
Tasks performed by this position may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All employees are required to have Rubella immunization and Tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment, with annual Tuberculosis testing thereafter; all employees are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B immunization at any time at no charge.