Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled certified or registered Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in patient care and administrative support, with preferred experience in pediatrics. This role is essential in ensuring that our patients receive high-quality care and support throughout their healthcare journey.
Duties
- Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the practice.
- Adheres to the HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
- Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Perform intake assessments, including taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Administer immunizations/injections as directed by physicians.
- Proficiency in relevant computer hardware and software, as well as EMR systems, and other standard medical office equipment.
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- Provide basic life support when necessary and assist in emergency situations.
- Conducts comprehensive, preventative screenings for patients and/or assists all support staff in daily patient interactions as needed.
- Assists with diagnostic tests, treatments and referrals.
- Participates in daily care team huddle to perform pre-visit planning to identify lab work needed for chronic care services based on patient diagnosis and preventative care screenings are due.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills.
- Organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and attention to detail.
- Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical and administrative staff.
- Ability to work well independently and be detailed-oriented, but also interact well with a team.
- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
- Proficiency in relevant computer hardware and software, as well as EMR systems, and other standard medical office equipment.
- Ability to work with many diverse people.
- Effective telephone skills.
- Strong level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information handled.
- Ability to work independently and be self-directed and flexible.
- Ability to perform functions with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work at a high-volume level of accuracy.
- Experience and skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Experience:
- Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (Required)
Work Location: In person
