Ambulatory Medical Assistant - Multi-Site Patient Care

MedStar Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative duties in an ambulatory care setting under physician/provider supervision. The role includes venipuncture, vaccine administration, vital signs, and assisting providers with exams, along with clerical support across multiple sites within the system.

Responsibilities emphasize patient screening, education, and coordination of care transitions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Less than 1 year (6 months) experience in ambulatory care required; externship preferred.
• For Cardiology offices only: 6 months experience in ambulatory care or related degree/certification preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA within 1 year or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) within 1 year required; CPR/BLS/NRP within 90 days required.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to policies and safety standards.
• Assist providers with exams, prep, and patient education; support team with patient flow.
• Screen patients for preventative care needs, safety concerns, and follow-up tasks; coordinate with care transitions.
• Perform selected patient and laboratory testing as scope allows; document results in EMR.
• Escort patients and assist with discharge activities; provide chaperoning per policy.
• Maintain infection prevention practices and ensure equipment readiness and supply inventories.

Skills

Clinical competency

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative duties in an ambulatory care setting under physician/provider supervision. The role includes venipuncture, vaccine administration, vital signs, and assisting providers with exams, along with clerical support across multiple sites within the system.

Responsibilities emphasize patient screening, education, and coordination of care transitions.