Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Support

Mary Washington Healthcare; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a certified Medical Assistant to support providers by managing patient flow, documenting vitals, and assisting with examinations and procedures. The role requires phlebotomy, EKG, and infection control skills, with EMR experience preferred.

Will be responsible for chart review, medication documentation, and coordinating appointments while adhering to confidentiality and safety policies. Certification within 18 months is required if not already held.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medical Assistant; if not, must have completed a medical assistant training program or have two years of MA experience.
• Must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 18 months of hire.
• AHA BLS CPR required at hire.
• Minimum of 2 years’ prior experience providing clinical support in a medical office setting preferred.
• Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely and courteous manner.
• Reviews patient charts to ensure reports and results are available prior to exam/treatment; obtains reports as required.
• Obtains and documents patient chief complaints and vitals.
• Assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Draws blood and prepares specimens for labs; routes to laboratories.
• Documents all activities/interventions in the medical record.
• Adheres to infection control/safety and confidentiality policies.

Skills

AHA BLS CPR

Clinical skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Infection control

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a certified Medical Assistant to support providers by managing patient flow, documenting vitals, and assisting with examinations and procedures. The role requires phlebotomy, EKG, and infection control skills, with EMR experience preferred.

Will be responsible for chart review, medication documentation, and coordinating appointments while adhering to confidentiality and safety policies. Certification within 18 months is required if not already held.