Medical Assistant

AbsoluteCARE Medical Center & Pharmacy; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AbsoluteCARE Medical Center & Pharmacy in Baltimore, MD seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support a PCP panel and facilitate visits within primary care. You will take vitals, perform screenings, assist with examinations, coordinate care, and help close quality gaps while building rapport with members to promote effective care plans.

Required certifications and at least 3 years of MA experience, CPR, and phlebotomy skills are preferred to respond quickly in emergencies and prioritize tasks

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant is required.
• 3+ years of experience as a medical assistant.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR training & certification.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Ability to react quickly in emergencies and crises.
• Ability to prioritize multiple high-priority tasks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the practice-based medical assistant, supporting onsite providers in facilitating high quality primary care that promotes appropriate healthcare utilization.
• Greet members in the waiting room, establish rapport.

Skills

Clinical support

Phlebotomy

Emergency response

Patient rapport

Care coordination

Education

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR training & certification

Job description

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant works with a dedicated Primary Care Provider and supports primary care activities for the PCP panel, including facilitating PCP visits, providing direct patient care, closing quality gaps, and managing the PCP schedule. The Medical Assistant works directly with members to achieve their care plan goals through care coordination and building relationship.

Duties:

• Act as the practice-based medical assistant, supporting onsite providers in facilitating high quality primary care that promotes appropriate healthcare utilization.
• Greet members in the waiting room, establish rapport.
• Prepare members for onsite and telehealth examination. Take vitals, perform appropriate social, behavioral, and medical age and condition-based screenings (e.g., point of care testing, EKG, spirometry, and eye exam).
• Close quality measure gaps.

Education & Experience:

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required.
• 3+ years of experience practicing as a medical assistant.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR training & certification.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Able to react quickly in emergencies and identify appropriate staff during crises.
• Able to efficiently prioritize multiple high-priority tasks.