Medical Assistant

Chesapeake Specialty Care; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Chesapeake Specialty Care is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support clinical and administrative functions across its Maryland locations. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, recording histories, and processing orders through the EHR.

The role requires high school diploma with CMA preferred; candidate should be capable of handling pre-authorizations and ensuring accurate chart management. Travel between Owings Mills, Westminster, Columbia, and Rosedale offices as scheduled may

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical office setting is required or preferred.
• Knowledge of obtaining pre-authorizations for procedures.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to different practice locations.

Responsibilities

• Escort and interview patients, documenting medical history and presenting concerns.
• Monitor and record patient vital signs.
• Perform clinical support tasks and assist medical staff with procedures.
• Process prescription orders through the EHR.
• Coordinate with insurance companies for pre-authorizations.
• Provide administrative support, including answering phones and taking messages.
• Pull charts, organize, and file paperwork as needed.
• Adapt to different office workflows while maintaining consistent quality of care across locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical office experience

Pre-authorizations knowledge

Organization & multitasking

Adaptability to multiple locations

Travel flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Escort and interview patients, documenting medical history and presenting concerns.

• Monitor and record patient vital signs.

• Perform clinical support tasks and assist medical staff with procedures.

• Process prescription orders through the EHR.

• Coordinate with insurance companies for pre-authorizations.

• Provide administrative support, including answering phones and taking messages.

• Pull charts, organize, and file paperwork as needed.

• Adapt to different office workflows while maintaining consistent quality of care across locations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Previous experience in a medical office setting.

• Knowledge of obtaining pre-authorizations for procedures.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to different practice locations.

• Flexibility and willingness to travel between Owings Mills, Westminster, Columbia, and Rosedale offices as scheduled.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required.

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

Benefits

• Medical insurance option for the employee at less than $5 per paycheck.

• Paid-in-full dental insurance option for the employee.

• Vision insurance option.

• Short-term disability provided by the practice at no cost to the employee.

• Life insurance option.

• Generous PTO.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

About Our Practice

Chesapeake Specialty Care is a physician-owned and physician-led organization specializing in nasal and sinus disorders, allergy treatment, general ear care, diagnostic audiology, and hearing aid services. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.