Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

West Cecil Health Center is looking to add to their Medical Practice Team! WCHC is looking for a friendly, driven, MEDICAL ASSISTANT who is passionate about their work, wishes to make a difference in their community and is interested in continued development. Based primarily in Havre de Grace, some travel to Conowingo and/or Elkton may be required. Bilingual, English-Spanish is a plus.

If you’re looking to work for an organization that offers great benefits, growth opportunities and a positive atmosphere, this is the job for you!

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for patient care, and a variety of clinical and administrative medical duties, under the direction of a physician or licensed health care provider.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Company Sponsored Events
• Employee Engagement Committees
• WCHC offers a compressive benefit package including:
  1. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  2. Health Reimbursement Arrangement
  3. Employer paid Life and AD&D and Disability insurance
  4. 401K with employer match
  5. Generous Paid Time Off and Volunteer time
  6. Paid Holidays
  7. Education reimbursement

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Room patients, obtain vitals, patient history and reason for seeking care.
• Schedule follow up appointments and process telephone messages.
• Collection/preparation of lab specimens
• Maintain patient records confidentially.
• Assist with approved list of medication refills.
• Assist the provider with patient education pertaining to their ongoing
• health care:
  • Results of lab and x-ray reports
  • Diet and exercise
  • Laboratory and radiology preparation
  • Diabetes teaching including insulin injections
• Perform and/or assist with Medical Daily Checklist items (attached herein).
• Experiences with Electronic Medical Records.
• Complete Referrals and Prior-Authorizations
• Administer immunizations and screenings.

This job might be for you if you:

• Have your Medical Assistant Certification (preferred)
• are CPR/BLS certified
• are warm and outgoing
• have excellent telephone skills and etiquette
• are able to work well under pressure.
• Work accurately and efficiently.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, credit history, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristic protected by law.