Certified Medical Assistant

Primecare-Medical,-Inc.; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Life Insurance

Disability options

Generous PTO

Sick and Safe Leave

Floating Holidays

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement program

Overtime Pay

Shift differential

Weekend differential

Premium Holiday Pay

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support care at St. Mary's Detention Center in Leonardtown, MD. The role involves intake, vital signs, and room preparation under LPN supervision. This is a part-time night shift with rotating weekends.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, orientation, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement. A CMA certification is preferred, with potential for growth in a fast-paced medical setting.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification required or in progress.
• Strong communication and patient-handling skills.
• Familiar with medical terminology and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial intake screening and vital signs.
• Prepare and maintain examination areas per protocol.
• Phoning verification of medications and patient info.
• Obtain lab specimens including venipunctures.
• Administer treatments ordered by physicians and document.
• Maintain medication records and confidentiality at all times.
• Follow universal precautions and maintain a professional attitude.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone manners

Follow instructions

Medical terminology

CMT license preferred

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Office equipment

Medical equipment

Job description

Description

INCREASED PAY RATES - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM - GENEROUS PTO PACKAGE

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) to work full-time in the medical department at St. Mary's Detention Center in Leonardtown, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an LPN.

Available Shifts: Part-Time Night Shift (10 pm to 6:30 am) with rotating weekends

Job Responsibilities:

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks and duties, including performing the initial intake screening on new patients, taking vital signs, and completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol. In addition, the Medical Assistant will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility. Other responsibilities of the Medical Assistant will include:

• Phoning verification of medications and medical information.
• Obtain lab specimens as ordered by the physician (including Venipunctures).
• Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician.
• Maintaining medication records.
• Administering tuberculin skin testing on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients.
• Typing of various reports, letters, and memoranda.
• Answering telephone and processing calls.
• Maintaining the filing system and confidentiality of information at all times.
• Following universal precautions at all times.
• Maintaining a pleasant working attitude.
• Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.
• A CMT License is preferred but not required

This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on the job and shadowing with the nursing staff.

Benefits:

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to its employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Sick and Safe Leave Accrual, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Additional Compensation:

In addition to the hourly pay rate, PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential, and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, as well as Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.

(Please note that the pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects the base pay as well as the differentials offered between shifts.)

Requirements

The Medical Assistant position is fast-paced, and as such, we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the Medical Assistant must also bring some clerical experience and ability to type to the position in order to be considered. Other requirements for the Clerical Medical Assistant include:

• Currently, hold a Medical Assistant Certification
• Effective communication skills
• Pleasant telephone manner
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• CMT License is preferred but not required