Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant


Severna Park, MD


Pay from $22.00 an hour

MUST:


Experienced Medical Assistant


1+ years of professional experience as a Medical Assistant


1+ years of professional experience working in a Family or Pediatrics practice


Knowledge of medical confidentiality (HIPAA) and workplace safety regulations (OSHA)


Knowledge of bloodborne pathogen safety and PPE safety


Familiarity with medical billing procedures


Strong decision making and organizational skills


Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology


Excellent skills in the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians & other healthcare professionals


EMR Athena preferred


BLS (CPR) certification


Certified Medical Assisting Certificate preferred

DUTIES:


The Medical Assistant will be responsible for but not limited to the following:


Report to clinical coordinator or practice administrator


Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant


Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms


Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients chart


Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant


Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patient's medical records prior to their appointment


Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required


Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls


Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants


Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)


All other duties as assigned by clinical coordinator or practice administrator

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".