Medical Assistant, Day Shift, Outpatient Orthopedic Practice

Adventist HealthCare

7d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Adventist HealthCare's Outpatient Orthopedic Practice is hiring an experienced Medical Assistant for its Rockville, Maryland location. The role supports patient care by preparing patients and assisting clinicians in exam rooms, documenting examination, treatment, and test results in the EMR, and maintaining a safe, secure, healthy, and confidential care environment. The Medical Assistant follows infection-control and safety procedures, including CDC isolation guidelines, appropriate PPE use, and handwashing policies. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a typical Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The advertised pay range is $19.64–$25.84. Adventist HealthCare describes itself as a faith-based organization serving communities in Maryland. It strongly recommends that applicants be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before starting; proof may be required. The employer will not hire applicants who state they use nicotine or test positive for nicotine or drug use, and notes that medical marijuana is not accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test. Adventist HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Training in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and medical supplies and equipment.
Computer knowledge and typing skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to multitask and maintain professionalism in stressful situations.
Familiarity with medical office procedures and practice management software.
Familiarity with medical terminology, CPT and ICD coding, and insurance requirements.
Ability to process requests efficiently and promptly.
Ability to abide by HIPAA, OSHA, and Adventist HealthCare policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and assist clinicians in exam rooms to support patient care delivery.
Accurately document and record patient examination, treatment, and test results in the EMR according to department policy.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
Follow CDC isolation guidelines and infection-control practices, demonstrate appropriate use of PPE, wash hands according to policy, and enforce safety regulations.

Benefits

Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts.
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
Free employee parking.
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on the date of hire.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D; short-term disability buy-up is available.
Paid time off.
Employer retirement contribution and match after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period.
Voluntary benefits, including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long-term care, and critical illness and accident insurance.
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program support.