Certified Medical Assistant-Highlandtown

BALTIMORE MEDICAL SYSTEM, INC.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Medical System (BMS) is a community-based nonprofit providing quality primary and outpatient care in the Greater Baltimore area. The Certified Medical Assistant (MA) assists physicians with patient care, performs procedures, and prepares rooms and equipment while maintaining records and interacting professionally with patients and staff.

The MA serves as a lead for process improvement teams and may cover Center Service Representative responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 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
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current Medical Assistant Certification
• Graduated from accredited Medical Assistant Program

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and performing procedures
• Prepare rooms and equipment and maintain records
• Interact professionally with patients, families, staff and visitors
• Lead for process improvement teams and may cover other center roles as needed
• Collaborate with others for the patient's continuum of care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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 (AMT0, 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!