Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant - Surgical
Silver Spring, MD
Pay From: $22 per hour


MUST:
The Surgical Medical Assistant must have experience:
High school graduate or equivalent
Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred
Minimum three years' experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant
Phlebotomy experience preferred
Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required
Certified Medical Assistant preferred
Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant


DUTIES:
Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate
Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes
Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures
Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed
Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested
Depending on practice-specific protocols, may be asked to obtain
Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by Registered Nurse or physician
Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols
Responds to patients' calls as requested
Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician
Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals, any important information given by patient
Collection of inbound meaningful use data
Fill out disability forms
Schedule blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, ordering special tests (Oncotypes, Kras testing, EGFR (epidural growth factor receptor), Myraid, Paradigm, etc).
May enter orders under a provider's direction and supervision


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".