Certified Medical Assistant - BMS @ Yard 56

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Medical System (BMS) is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (MA) to support physicians with patient care, perform procedures, and prepare rooms and equipment. The MA also maintains records and interacts professionally with patients, families, staff, and visitors.

The MA may lead process-improvement efforts and may cover center service responsibilities as needed. Work requires collaborative communication for the patient’s continuum of care and clinical operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Certificate from an accredited medical assistant program (or higher).
• Current CPR certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification from MA bodies (AMT, AAMA, NHA or NCCT).
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and procedures.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for examinations and visits.
• Maintain patient records and ensure professional interactions.
• Lead process-improvement teams when needed.
• May cover Center Service Representative duties and cross-train as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate of completion from an accredited medical assistant program

CPR certification (AHA or Red Cross)

Medical Assistant Certification (MA) from recognized bodies

Graduated from accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

• Base Pay $18.00 - $23.00 / Hour
• Job Category Medical Assistant
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Do you love Baltimore? Do you want to do meaningful work for a company that serves your community? Do you want to be off evenings and holidays but still earn a fair and competitive wage? Look no further because BMS is your dream come true!

The Certified Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, performing appropriate procedures, and preparing rooms and equipment. The MA is also responsible for maintaining records and interacting in a professional, friendly manner with patients and family members, physicians, staff, and visitors. The MA serves as a lead for process improvement teams. The MA may be required to fill some Center Service Representative responsibilities and may be cross-trained to cover other positions when needed. Work requires collaborative communication with others as it pertains to the patient's continuum of care and clinical operations. Courtesy, respect, friendliness, and tact are required in dealing with customers.

Requirements

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent education and/or experience

Certificate of completion from an accredited medical assistant program or a higher level of medical education (i.e., accredited LPN program, RN program.)

Required Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification
  • We accept MA Certifications from RMA administered by American Medical Technologies (AMT), CMA administered by American Association of Medication Assistants (AAMA), CMA administered by National Healthcare Association (NHA), and NCMS administered by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Required Experience:

Graduated from accredited Medical Assistant Program.

Supervision received from:

Direct supervision from Clinical Manager or RN. Indirect supervision from Providers, nurses, and other positions of leadership as directed by the Clinical Manager.

Summary

Baltimore Medical System (BMS) is a community-based, nonprofit organization that provides quality primary/outpatient care services in the Greater Baltimore area. BMS is the largest FQHC in Maryland, and we offer a variety of comprehensive primary and behavioral health services through five (5) community health centers and eight (8) school-based health centers. We have a competitive salary based on experience and generous benefits (single and family) for employees working 30 or more hours per week that include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off,paid holidays, tuition assistance, and more!