Ambulatory Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Support

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

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide both clinical and administrative support in a ambulatory care setting. You will assist with patient exams, venipuncture, vaccine administration, vital signs, and documentation in the EMR across multiple sites within the system.

The role emphasizes team-based care, adherence to safety and quality standards, and ongoing patient management including follow-up and education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Less than 1 year to 6 months experience in ambulatory care required; externship preferred.
• CMA or RMA certification within 1 year required; CPR-BLS-NRP within 90 days required.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with patient examinations and procedures and educates patients.
• Supports housekeeping of patient flow and clinic operations to ensure efficient care.
• Performs phlebotomy, point-of-care testing and other selected lab tasks as allowed.
• Documents clinical activities accurately in the EMR and coordinates care with team members.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide both clinical and administrative support in a ambulatory care setting. You will assist with patient exams, venipuncture, vaccine administration, vital signs, and documentation in the EMR across multiple sites within the system.

The role emphasizes team-based care, adherence to safety and quality standards, and ongoing patient management including follow-up and education.