MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Calvert Health System; Stoakley (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvert Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Care Support professional to assist clinicians during examinations and treatments in our ambulatory setting. You will prep charts, assist with procedures, and help with specimen collection and processing.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, patient assistance, sterilization, inventory management, and maintaining accurate medical records. Strong customer service and teamwork are essential to ensure smooth patient flow in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Active Basic Life Support certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 6 months medical office experience with direct patient contact.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and basic computer typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties assisting clinicians with examination and treatment under supervision.
• Prepare pre-visit charts and assist with procedures and treatments.
• Operate equipment and assist patients; perform venipuncture as needed and handle specimen collection.
• Maintain instrument sterilization, inventory, and medical records.
• Support efficient patient flow and administrative clinical tasks; participate in quality assurance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Responsible for performing clinical duties assisting clinicians with the examination and treatment of patients under provider supervision in the ambulatory service clinical setting. Duties include pre-visit chart preparation; assisting providers with procedures/treatments; equipment operation; assisting patients; performing venipuncture (as needed), specimen collection and submission to appropriate laboratory; cleaning and sterilization of instrumentation; maintenance, order and inventory supplies; records and documents in medical record. Assists with efficient patient flow; performs administrative clinical support activities; participates in quality assurance programs.

Education :

High School diploma or GED; s ome college preferred

Registration/Certification/Licensure :

Active Basic Life Support certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Experience :

Position requires at least 6 months of medical office experience, with direct patient contact experience, and use of electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Phlebotomy and point of care testing experience is a plus.

Basic computer and typing skills; familiarity with medical terminology, required.

Other Requirements :

Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.

Excellent customer service skills. Must demonstrate compassion, friendliness, courtesy and tactfulness with all patient and caregiver interactions.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with a team of providers, office staff, and administrators while serving patients and caregivers, and with the ability to effectively engage with extended care teams (such as specialists, insurers, and pharmacies); must be organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting.

Must be efficient and conscientious in preparing for and delivering medical care.

Requires an awareness of patient confidentiality and ability to follow directions well, be engaged and work with minimal guidance.

Knowledge of insurance billing procedures and familiarization of medical terminology.

Additional Information:

CalvertHealth (CH) offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to enhance the physical, financial, and personal well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive package includes health insurance options for individuals and families, dental and prescription coverage, as well as supplemental vision benefits, all available starting on the first day of the month following your hire date.

Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability insurance, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, Supplemental Life insurance, six paid holidays with additional floating holiday, education assistance, free parking, discounted meals, and options for FSA/HSA. Paid Time Off (PTO) is accrued hourly each pay period, allowing full-time employees (working 40 hours per week) to accumulate approximately 145 hours of PTO annually. Employees working fewer hours will have their PTO accrued on a pro-rated basis. 403(b) Plan with employer match available