Medical Assistant

Pediatrix; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in Frederick, MD. This full-time role involves both clinical and administrative responsibilities, ensuring efficient clinic operations and delivering excellent patient care. The ideal candidate will have a diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program and a passion for supporting high-risk expectant mothers and their babies. With a commitment to providing compassionate care, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while working in a collaborative environment. Join a team that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement in healthcare.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) Thrift Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short & Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave Benefit

Various Discount Programs

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an office-based healthcare setting preferred.
• CPR certification and ability to follow universal precautions required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and administrative duties to support clinic operations.
• Assist in preparing and conducting medical exams and office procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure a safe patient care environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical History Documentation

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Vital Signs Measurement

Injections/Immunizations

Triage Skills

Education

Diploma from an accredited program for Medical Assistants

MA Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting Full Time Medical Assistant opportunity. We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant with an MA diploma to join our team at our Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic in Frederick, MD.

At Pediatrix, we are passionate about giving high-risk expectant mothers and their babies the care they deserve.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant performs both clinical and administrative duties that directly support efficient clinic flow, effective and safe clinic operations, and excellent patient experience. The Medical Assistant supports patient care by taking medical histories, accurately capturing and documenting patient vital signs, requesting and updating patient medical records, communicating with patients, and providing documentation for patients or members of the healthcare team while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. The Medical Assistant's primary responsibilities may vary based on state regulations.

• Greet and escort patient to exam room, gather patient history, take and record vital signs, prepare patient for examination and document all information in patient medical record.
• Support delivery of high-quality patient experience through excellent customer service and communication with patients, families and other care providers while ensuring a safe patient care environment.
• Provide assistance to physician and/or advanced practice provider in preparing and conducting medical exams and office procedures under direct guidance and supervision of physician and advanced practice provider.
• Perform applicable medical procedures, collect, and prepare laboratory specimens, administer injections/immunizations, and perform venipuncture, as allowed by state regulations.
• Communicate information and instructions to patients as directed by physician, advanced practice provider, or nursing staff and ensure patient’s understanding of the information.
• Assist with scheduling of tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments, and communicate test results to patients.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
• Respond to calls and requests for referrals and appointments, triage and process messages, and requests from patients, clinic staff, referring physicians and pharmacies. Maintain patient files, records, and other information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Level: Diploma from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required. MA certification required; if not currently certified, certification must be obtained within 6 months to 1 year dependent on state requirements.

Experience Years: 1+ years’ experience in office based setting preferred.

Experience Industry: Healthcare

• CPR certification required.
• Must have the ability to follow universal precautions.
• Ability to maintain OSHA standards and HIPAA regulations.

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Livongo Diabetes Management
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• Smart Shopper
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – 15% discount
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit.

**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over.

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.