Certified Medical Assistant Family Medicine Bilingual (EnglishSpanish)

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Bilingual English/Spanish required

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift :Days some evenings. No weekends or holidays.
Location : Holy Cross Health Center - Gaithersburg

220 Perry Pkwy
Ste 5
Gaithersburg MD 20877

Position Purpose

Assists the ambulatory care setting physician or other professional healthcare provider with support for patient care and examinations including exam preparation and lab work. Performs basic medical assisting procedures necessary to provide for care comfort and safety of patients. This position is a key role serving our community.

As a Certified Medical Assistant you will:

• Show patients to exam room interview patients measure vital signs (i.e. pulse rate temperature blood pressure weight and height) and document in Electronic Health Record.
• Accurately assesses patient symptoms reactions and physical condition and records data in the medical record.
• Take any necessary labs prepare for pick up and record in the patient electronic health record communicate with the appropriate departments on protocol for all labs and receiving all information they need for procedures.
• Properly sets up exam room and prepares patients for examinations and procedures. Assists with procedures and examinations per physician/healthcare provider preference i.e. gynecological exams minor surgeries electrocautery biopsies sigmoidoscopies casting sterile technique procedures and specimen preparation.
• Maintain knowledge and skills of front office operations. Assists as necessary with reception medical records scheduling and billing functions of the office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following organizations: AAMA AMT NCCT AMCA NHA NAHP or NPCE
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• 1 year of previous Medical Assistant experience in a Physicians office (preferred)

Pay Range:

• $19.56 - $26.29
• Pay is based on experience skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical dental vision mental health paid time off 403B educationassistanceand voluntary benefits (pet insurance accident insurance hospitalindemnityand others) available fromthefirstday of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free parking
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland Montgomery and Prince Georges with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers and offers a wide range of innovative community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Healths high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard toMinority/Females/disabled/Veteran(M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

Junior IC