Certified Medical Assistant Cardiology

Ascension; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee support programs

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant in Baltimore, MD, within the Cardiology department. You will directly support patients, prepare rooms, document medical histories, and manage clerical tasks to ensure efficient clinic operations.

The role emphasizes accurate charting, order transcription, and friendly patient interactions while working under supervision in a full-time daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire (AHA/ARC accepted).
• Medical Assistant licensure relevant to state of work.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Support: assist providers with examinations, record vitals, and execute ordered treatments under supervision.
• Clinical & Administrative Flow: prepare treatment rooms, maintain clean environment, stock supplies.
• Accurate Documentation: interview patients, chart information, and transcribe orders for labs, radiology, and medications.
• Office Management: handle calls and maintain organized patient records for seamless practice flow.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical workflow

Documentation

Office support

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year related healthcare experience

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

• Direct Patient Support: Assist providers with patient examinations, measure vital signs, and execute ordered treatments and procedures under supervision.
• Clinical & Administrative Flow: Prepare treatment rooms, maintain a clean environment, and manage basic materials ordering and stocking to ensure operational efficiency.
• Accurate Documentation: Interview patients for medical history, accurately chart all information, and precisely transcribe provider orders for lab tests, radiology, and medications.
• Office Management: Handle critical clerical duties, including answering calls and maintaining organized patient records to support a seamless practice flow.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Facility: St. Agnes Healthcare
• Department: Cardiology
• Schedule: Days l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Direct Patient Support: Assist providers with patient examinations, measure vital signs, and execute ordered treatments and procedures under supervision.
• Clinical & Administrative Flow: Prepare treatment rooms, maintain a clean environment, and manage basic materials ordering and stocking to ensure operational efficiency.
• Accurate Documentation: Interview patients for medical history, accurately chart all information, and precisely transcribe provider orders for lab tests, radiology, and medications.
• Office Management: Handle critical clerical duties, including answering calls and maintaining organized patient records to support a seamless practice flow.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Medical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.