Medical Assistant

Key Point Health Services Inc.; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Point Health Services Inc. is hiring a Medical Assistant in Catonsville, MD to support clinicians and staff. The role requires obtaining vitals, handling specimens, performing an EKG, and assisting with Clozapine monitoring protocols using the Athelas device.

Travel to other Key Point sites for training may be required. Schedule is full-time, Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, with an hourly rate of $19.00. The office emphasizes accurate record-keeping and effective liaison with pharmacy and clients

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent; Medical Assistant certificate or CNA considered. Minimum 3 years of experience taking vitals.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs (height, weight, pulse, blood pressure).
• Collect and process specimens and related lab work as needed.
• Perform single-lead EKG and print reports.

Skills

Vitals collection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate / CNA

Job description

Medical Assistant# Medical AssistantClinic Catonsville - Catonsville, MD 21228## OverviewSalary Range$19.00 - $19.00 Hourly## DescriptionType: Full-Time (40 hours/week)Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pmRate: $19/hrMust be willing to travel to other locations for training.POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for providing support to medical practitioners and other staff as needed.SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES • Obtain and record vital signs, including, but not limited to height, weight, pulse, and blood pressure. • Collect, monitor, and process for shipment urine sample, oral swab or other required laboratory work (as needed). • Conduct a single-lead EKG, record reading and print reports. • Utilize the Athelas device to perform and log Clozapine blood monitoring protocols. • Record and/or scan documentation accurately in chart (electronic or paper as necessary). • Effectively act as liaison with pharmacy and clients regarding medication concerns, complaints, and coverage regarding medication needs. • Coordinate and follow-up regarding client medication issues, labs, forms (including prior authorization forms), and refill requests in conjunction with the medical practitioner and client needs. • Uses online medication registries for medication monitoring issues. • Ensures security and secure storage of client records. Keeps complete timely and accurate records including phone and other messages. • Meets performance standards established by Key Point Health Services, Inc. • Performs other duties as needed to achieve program goals and objectives. • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. • Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. SUPERVISION AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES The Medical Assistant reports to Lead Office Manager. The Medical Assistant collaborates with all other disciplines through interdisciplinary teamwork and assigned responsibilities. The Medical Assistant adheres to ethics of their respective profession.WORK ENVIRONMENT The Medical Assistant works in an office setting. The Medical Assistant is not expected to be exposed to unusual levels of heat, cold, light, or noise. The position may require repetitive use of computer, keyboard, and mouse. TRAVEL This position may require occasional travel between Key Point sites for coverage or training purposes.It is the policy of Key Point Health Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.## Qualifications> Education and Experience:>> * High School Diploma or equivalent> * Medical Assistant certificate--CNA with experience will also be considered.> * At least 3 years of experience taking vitals.