Medical Assistant

Express Care; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Premium pay holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ExpressCare Urgent Care Centers in Maryland is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our providers and deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include triage, EMR documentation, vital signs, basic lab procedures, medication administration, and exam room preparation.

Required: completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and clinical externship; CPR; CMA/RMA/CCMA preferred; minimum one year clinical experience in a physician’s office or hospital.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• High level of professionalism.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to comply with company travel policy.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Medical history intake: Perform a detailed triage and accurately document patient information in the EMR
• Vital sign measurement: Measure and record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and height/weight
• Basic lab procedures: Perform simple laboratory tests such as EKGs, phlebotomy, urine specimen collection, and influenza nasal swabs
• Medication administration: Prepare and administer oral and injectable medications under physician supervision
• Exam room preparation: Setup exam rooms with necessary instruments and supplies
• Patient Education: Provide patients with basic health information and instructions regarding discharge papers and medications given by the provider
• Administrative tasks: Accurately complete checklists, inventory, and other written logs
• Education: Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and clinical externship (Required)
• Licenses & Certifications: CMA, RMA, or CCMA Certification preferred; CPR Certification (Required)
• Work Experience: Minimum one year of clinical experience in a physician’s office or hospital (preferred)
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Knowledge of medical terminology; high professionalism; effective communication; scheduling flexibility; ability to work long shifts; lift 25 lbs.

Skills

Medical terminology

Professionalism

Communication skills

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

Medical Assistant program

Clinical externship

Job description

Company Overview: ExpressCare Urgent Care Centers is a well-established and fast-growing urgent care company in Maryland, committed to providing high quality healthcare to our community. An ideal applicant is a self-motivated and compassionate healthcare worker who thrives in a fast-paced environment while supporting our providers and ensuring a smooth patient experience while providing excellent care. Join our team as a Medical Assistant and play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care to our community!

Job Responsibilities:

• Medical history intake: Perform a detailed triage and accurately document patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Vital sign measurement: Measure and record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and height/weight
• Basic lab procedures: Perform simple laboratory tests such as EKGs, phlebotomy, urine specimen collection, and influenza nasal swabs
• Medication administration: Prepare and administer oral and injectable medications under physician supervision
• Exam room preparation: Setup exam rooms with necessary instruments and supplies
• Patient Education: Provide patients with basic health information and instructions regarding discharge papers and medications given by the provider
• Administrative tasks: Accurately complete checklists, inventory, and other written logs
• Education:
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and clinical externship (Required)
• Licenses & Certifications:
• CMA, RMA, or CCMA Certification preferred
• CPR Certification (Required)
• Work Experience:
• Minimum one year of clinical experience in a physician’s office or hospital (preferred)
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• A high level of professionalism
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to comply with the company travel policy
• Ability to work 13+ hour shifts, stand/walk for long periods, and lift 25 lbs.
• Must have scheduling flexibility, including weekends and holidays
• Competitive hourly pay: $17 - $20, plus opportunities for overtime
• Full benefits package, including PTO, SSL, and 7 premium pay holidays when worked
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (single and family coverage) available 30 days after full time employment
• 401(k) plan with company match after one year
• Exciting opportunities for growth within the organization

If you’re passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding career with growth potential, we’d love to hear from you!