Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Healthcare Ascension; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing quality care in a respectful and inclusive environment. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patient examinations and treatments while ensuring a smooth operational flow. This position offers opportunities for career growth and professional development within a renowned health system committed to community impact. If you are passionate about patient care and want to be part of a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Long-term & Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant Exam required.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with examination and treatment of patients under provider direction.
• Perform clinical duties, including vital signs and patient interviews.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Clerical Duties

Materials Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Details

• Department: Primary Care
• Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7am-4pm; Tuesday 10am-7pm; Friday 7am-1:00pm; Occasional Saturdays
• Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Health Center
• Location: Catonsville, MD
• Salary: $20.63 - $27.64 per hour

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).

• Assist with treatment ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.
• Perform select clinical duties.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' chart.
• Prepare treatment room for examination of patient.
• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
• Perform basic materials management functions, including ordering and stocking supplies.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• May document the provider's encounter with patients.
• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
• Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests, and medications.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Medical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Any issuing authority is accepted.

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.

Additional Preferences

• Completion of Medical Assistant Exam Required
• Certificate/Registration from the NHA, AAMA, NAHP, or other nationally accredited body required
• Experience as a Medical Assistant

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore, Maryland operates a full-service, 254-bed teaching hospital, the Ascension Saint Agnes Medical Group, Ascension Saint Agnes Imaging Center, and Ascension Saint Agnes Foundation. As an associate, you will be part of a team committed to providing a respectful and inclusive environment with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system with over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities across 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide everything we do. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and positively impact their community. Careers at Ascension are opportunities to enhance your life and those around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status, or other protected statuses, in accordance with applicable laws.

For more information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension supports career flexibility and offers benefits for military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are encouraged to apply their military experience and perspectives to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will only make employment offers through our official application process. Beware of fraudulent offers. We will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.