Certified Medical Assistant, Occupational Health

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision packages

401k with 3% company match

Education assistance

Job summary

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living in Silver Spring, Maryland is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join the Employee Health and Well-Being Center. In this dynamic role, you will combine hands-on care with administrative support, providing essential service to team members and assisting the EHWC nurse practitioner.

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills and a current Medical Assistant Certification. We offer competitive compensation and a supportive environment focused on well-being. Apply today to make a difference!

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and PHI regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrative support for the EHWC nurse practitioner.
• Assist with pre-examination tasks including taking vitals.
• Perform clinical procedures such as blood draws and drug screens.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Knowledge of HIPAA and PHI regulations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong administrative skills

Clinical expertise in phlebotomy

Active CPR/BLS certification

Current Medical Assistant Certification

Education

Current Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic file management systems

Job description

Location

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living

Overview

Looking for a change from the typical medical assistant role? Join the Employee Health and Well-Being Center (EHWC) at Riderwood as a full-time Medical Assistant, where every day is filled with purpose, variety, and meaningful connection. In this dynamic position, you’ll go beyond traditional clinical duties – combining hands‑on care with creative outreach, engagement, and administrative support. You’ll play a key role in providing support to our EHWC nurse practitioner, while promoting free and confidential services that enhance the health and well‑being of our dedicated team members.

Discover the difference of being a valued team member here at Riderwood – where your well‑being is a priority. Apply today!

What we offer

• Culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on‑site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

Compensation: $22.00-$24.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. No weekends!

How you will make an impact

• Serve as the primary administrative support to the EHWC nurse practitioner — managing scheduling, emails, documentation, phone calls, and data entry.
• Assist with pre‑examination tasks, including taking vitals (BP, height, weight, BMI), prepping patients, and basic first aid as directed.
• Perform clinical procedures such as blood draws, point‑of‑care tests (COVID‑19, flu, glucose, etc.), drug screens, TB tests, and administer vaccines.
• Conduct medical record audits under EHWC nurse practitioner and EHWC leadership, including chart reviews and follow‑up.
• Maintain lab compliance and quality assurance documentation, including temperature logs and lab control records.
• Support claims management by coordinating with external healthcare providers for work‑related injuries.
• Assist the ongoing needs of the Employee Health and Well‑Being Center by assisting with additional duties and projects as assigned.
• Help promote EHWC services to team members through marketing outreach, attending staff meetings, and communicating offerings to employees. Embrace your creativity and bring excitement for all we have to offer!

What you will need

• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of HIPAA and PHI regulations, ensuring patient confidentiality, safety, and compliance at all times
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and electronic file management systems such as SharePoint
• Strong administrative skills, including experience with data entry, filing, scanning, faxing, and digital communication tools
• Clinical expertise in phlebotomy and specimen collection, including point‑of‑care testing (e.g., urinalysis) and proper packaging and transport to labs
• Active CPR/BLS certification
• Current Medical Assistant Certification required – obtained through AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), or NAHP (NRCMA). Individuals with demonstrated experience in a clinical medical assistant role who are not yet certified through an accredited organization may be considered, with the expectation of obtaining such certification within 90 days of employment

Apply today and become part of a team where your care makes a difference – for others and for yourself.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.