Medical Assistant

TidalHealth; West Ocean City (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Matching

PTO & Holidays

Onsite Child Care

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

TidalHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Primary Care West OC site in West Ocean City, MD. The role supports patient visits by organizing data, rooming patients, and assisting the care team to ensure smooth clinic flow.

You’ll handle vital signs, chart updates, specimen collection, and patient education under provider guidance. Experience in physician offices and EHR documentation is preferred, with CNA/MA certification a plus.

Qualifications

• Highschool graduate or equivalent.
• Physician office experience preferred.
• Electronic health record documentation experience preferred.
• CNA of Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and record vital signs (height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rate).
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing as needed.
• Document reason for visit, medications and medical history; assist provider with exams and procedures.
• Stock examination rooms and respond to patient calls.
• Provide patient teaching with provider guidance and coordinate referrals and authorizations.
• Participate in team-based care and uphold Quality and Safety measures.

Education

Highschool graduate or equivalent

CNA or Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Join a triple 'A' rated team where clinical excellence meets a coastal lifestyle. At TidalHealth, you’ll be part of an award-winning network spanning Maryland and Delaware, recognized by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide for our unwavering commitment to patient care. Whether your expertise lies in specialized clinical fields like neurosurgery, academic mentorship through our graduate medical programs, or the critical professional and support roles that keep our network thriving, we provide the tools and tuition assistance you need to excel.

Medical Assistant

• Location West Ocean City, MD
• Facility TidalHealth Primary & Specialty Care
• Department Primary Care West OC
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Monday - Friday - 8-430

Medical Assistant Position Summary

The Medical Assistant prepares for patient visits by retrieving and organizing patient data, and communicating needs -with provider and care team. Updates patient records to reflect their most up-to-date health metrics and appointments.

• Provides direct patient care including but not limited to:
  • Rooming patients
  • Recording of vital signs to include: height, weight, temperature, blood pressure (manual or automatic), oxygen saturation, and heart rate.
  • Collect specimens and responsible for other point of care testing as required by office location and patient need.
  • Recording and documenting a patient’s reason for visit, medications, and medical history.
  • Assists provider with exams and procedures as needed.
• Assures exam rooms are stocked and supplied appropriately.
• Answers telephones and responds according to patient need.
• Provides patient teaching with provider guidance.
• Follows through with patient referrals, completes authorizations, and determines eligibility as needed.
• Demonstrates organizational mission and values with all patient interactions.
• Keeps up to date with Quality and Safety measures
• Participates in team based care

Medical Assistant PositionRequirements

• Highschool graduate or equivalent
• Physician office experience preferred
• Electronic health record documentation experience preferred
• CNA of Medical Assistant certification preferred

MedicalAssistant Benefits

We provide a robust benefits suite for our eligible team members (36+ hours for 12-hour shifts; 37.5+ hours for standard shifts):

• Health:Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision, & Prescription
• Wealth:Matching 403(b), Healthcare FSAs, & Dependent Care FSAs
• Growth:$5,000 Tuition Assistance & Certification support
• Balance:Generous PTO and Holidays, Onsite Child Care, Pet Insurance
• Income Protection & Leave:Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Program, & Long-Term Disability (LTD for FT)
• Life & Security:Employer-paid Life andadditionalvoluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care,additionalLife, and more

TidalHealth offers the best inpatient-centered care across the Delmarva Peninsula, from wellness checkups and classes tohigh-techsurgeries, trauma, cancer and heart care. Wherever you are on your health journey, we’rehere to care foryou.