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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

PTO

Free Parking

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b)

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Maryland is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a full-time day shift (8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday) in Surgical Oncology. You will perform patient care duties, manage charts, and support the clinical team.

The role requires CMA certification, CPR, a medical assistant diploma or equivalent, and hospital/health center experience. Strong communication and EHR familiarity are essential; EPIC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant diploma from a MA program and/or high school diploma.
• National certification (CMA/RMA/NCMA/CCMA).
• Current CPR (American Heart Association).
• Medical/patient care experience in health center or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients; take and document vitals.
• Assist with reviewing and updating medications.
• Complete and document screening assessments.
• Ensure patient charts are reviewed and complete prior to visit.
• Provide education to new patients.
• Perform IV therapy as needed.
• Monitor on-treatment patient status.
• Participate in weekly chart rounds and data collection.
• Maintain clinical area per TJC requirements.
• Conduct hand hygiene observations and document accordingly.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant diploma or equivalent

National CMA/RMA/NCMA/CCMA certification

CPR certification through American Heart Association

Tools

EPIC EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

8:00 am -4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Location

Surgical Oncology

Highlights

• Competitive salary
• Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
• Quality of Life:Flexible work schedules

Description

Performs patient care duties delegated by the Provider or clinical staff, maintains close communication and collaboration with clinical team, patient charts management, initial and on-treatment assessments, , medical record management, assists with inpatient and skilled nursing facility patients, as well as data collection, data entry, analysis.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients; take and documents vitals
• Assists with reviewing and updating medications
• Completes and documents screening assessments
• Ensures all patient charts are reviewed and complete prior to visit
• Provides education to new patients
• Perform IV therapy as needed
• Monitors on-treatment patient status
• Participates in weekly chart rounds and facilitates data collection
• Maintains clinical area compliant with TJC requirements
• Conducts hand hygiene observations and documents accordingly

What you will need

Required

• Medical Assistant diploma from a medical assistant education program and/or high school diploma
• National certification from an accredited organization (such as CMA, RMA, NCMA, or CCMA)
• Current C.P.R. certification issued through American Heart Association
• Medical or patient care experience in a health center or hospital setting as demonstrated through clinical hours or prior work experience.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Computer literacy in Microsoft products and email.Experience with EHR software and EPIC a plus.

Preferred

• Excellent IV Therapy skills.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $19.56 - $24.39

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard toMinority/Females/disabled/Veteran(M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.