Medical Assistant

Advantia Health; Damascus (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan + company match

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

HSA and FSA Options

Job summary

Advantia Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in our Frederick, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Damascus offices. The role requires assisting with patient flow, rooming patients, and coordinating messages and prescriptions as directed.

You will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, with compensation ranging from $21.00 to $25.00 per hour. A high school diploma and MA program completion or equivalent required; bilingual Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education (GED) required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; or completion of a Nursing Assistant program preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient flow and prepare exam rooms; assist physicians and nurses as needed.
• Retrieve, route, and assist with provider/nurse messages, appointment scheduling, and prescription refills as directed.
• Ensure clinical compliance in sterilization techniques, sample medication oversight and OSHA requirements as applicable.
• Use office equipment and patient care devices as appropriate to the practice.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate or Nursing Assistant program preferred

Job description

Simmonds, Martin, & Helmbrecht of Advantia was founded in 1970, we established a tradition of great medical care by emphasizing strong personal relationships between patients and physicians. Our practice is dedicated to continuing medical education and training, and we offer many onsite services including high definition ultrasound, minimally invasive surgery, operative hysteroscopy, and comprehensive antepartum testing. Our offices are located in Gaithersburg, Rockville, Damascus, and Frederick.

The Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of the physician, mid-level licensed provider, clinical supervisor, and office manager, and in cooperation with other office staff in assisting with safe and effective patient care in compliance with established standards and protocols of goals and objectives. This position will be based out of our Frederick, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Damascus offices from Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine back office functions including the maintenance of patient flow, exam room preparation and turnover, bringing patients back to exam room, taking and recording basic medical history, and assisting the physicians and/or nurse as needed.
• Responsible for retrieving, routing, and assisting with provider/nurse messages in regard to patient telephone calls, messages, and call backs; appointment scheduling; and prescription refills as directed by the physician and/or provider.
• Additional responsibilities include clinical compliance in sterilization techniques, sample medication oversight and compliance, OSHA requirements (if applicable), and any other compliance standards required within the clinical realm of the practice.
• Use of Computers, telephone, fax machine, copier, stethoscope, scales, and other patient care equipment necessary to perform required duties as appropriate to the scope of the practice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education (GED) required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; or completion of a Nursing Assistant program preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) Option
• 401k Retirement Plan + company provided match after 1 year of employment
• Life and Disability Insurances
• Paid holidays & PTO
• Compensation Range: $21.00-$25.00/hr

Please note compensation is based on years of experience.

About Advantia Health

To provide the highest quality patient care available, Simmonds, Martin, & Helmbrecht is partnered with Advantia Health. Advantia is transforming healthcare for all women – setting a higher standard of care and convenience while reducing unnecessary costs. Compassion and value inspire everything we do. We take time to listen, answer questions completely, and offer helpful technology between visits so that our patients are empowered and at ease. Alongside coordinated care, Advantia is pioneering care models that align incentives with the best interests of women and their families.

Please note: Advantia Health provides unparalleled healthcare to our customers by employing the most highly qualified individuals. If you are selected for further consideration, you will be subject to a background investigation. COVID-19 and Flu vaccination or an approved request for accommodation is required as a condition of employment.

Advantia Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to global diversity: It is a place where good people want to work, and customers want to continue to engage EOE M/F/D/V.