Medical Assistant

AbsoluteCARE Medical Center & Pharmacy; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AbsoluteCARE Medical Center & Pharmacy is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to support a Primary Care Provider. The ideal candidate will participate in patient care, prepare patients for visits, take vitals, and assist with telehealth.

The role emphasizes care coordination and closing quality gaps within the PCP panel. Requirements include Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, CPR certification, and 3+ years of MA experience.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant is required.
• 3+ years of experience as a medical assistant needed.
• CPR training & certification required.
• Phlebotomy skills helpful.
• Able to respond quickly in emergencies and assist during crises.
• Able to prioritize multiple high-priority tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Act as the practice-based medical assistant, supporting onsite providers in facilitating high quality primary care.
• Greet members in the waiting room and establish rapport.
• Prepare members for onsite and telehealth examinations; take vitals.
• Close quality measure gaps and support PCP visits.

Skills

Vitals taking

Phlebotomy

Emergency responsiveness

Education

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

CPR certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.