Medical Assistant — Addiction Treatment Support

RCA - Recovery Centers of America Management Company; Earleville (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Centers of America in Earleville, MD is seeking a Medical Assistant to support licensed personnel in a substance use treatment setting. Role combines administrative and clinical duties to ensure timely patient flow and quality care in a controlled environment.

Position emphasizes collecting information, assisting with examinations, and upholding safety, with a pay rate of $19–$20 per hour and a Monday–Friday schedule. RCA values compliant, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current State CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in addiction services preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Obtain health-related information from newly admitted patients.
• Assist with medical safety searches and monitor unit and patient safety.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, staff, and families.
• Stock and maintain nursing units with necessary supplies.
• Provide patient information to licensed nurses to assist in care planning.
• Report significant changes in patients’ physical or mental condition to licensed personnel.
• Assist with care per interdisciplinary treatment/recovery plans.
• Monitor patients on special observation and document behavioral changes.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed.
• Collect and label laboratory specimens per policy.
• Assist licensed nurses with patient/family teaching and orientation of new personnel.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Thrives in fast-paced environments

Team communication

Education

CMA certification (State)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recovery Centers of America in Earleville, MD is seeking a Medical Assistant to support licensed personnel in a substance use treatment setting. Role combines administrative and clinical duties to ensure timely patient flow and quality care in a controlled environment.

Position emphasizes collecting information, assisting with examinations, and upholding safety, with a pay rate of $19–$20 per hour and a Monday–Friday schedule. RCA values compliant, patient-centered care.