Medical Assistant Breast Surgery

Ascension Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan (403(b))

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Other benefits

Job summary

Ascension Health in Baltimore, MD is seeking a dedicated healthcare assistant for the St. Agnes Healthcare site within the Surgery General - Breast Center. This full-time, day-shift role supports physicians and nurses with patient examinations, treatments, and specialized clinical duties.

You will interview patients, document medical histories, record vital signs, and help prepare treatment rooms. You’ll also handle clerical tasks to keep the unit organized and stocked, with travel between

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Assist physicians and nurses with patient examinations, treatments, and specialized clinical duties.
• Patient Intake: Interview patients to record medical history and accurately measure vital signs for charting.
• Facility Readiness: Prepare and sanitize treatment rooms while ensuring all medical supplies are ordered and stocked.
• Administrative Operations: Manage essential clerical tasks, including phone correspondence, record maintenance, and filing.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Baltimore & Columbia, MD

• Facility: St. Agnes Healthcare

• Department: Surgery General - Breast Center

• Schedule: Day | Full-time

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Clinical Support: Assist physicians and nurses with patient examinations, treatments, and specialized clinical duties.

• Patient Intake: Interview patients to record medical history and accurately measure vital signs for charting.

• Facility Readiness: Prepare and sanitize treatment rooms while ensuring all medical supplies are ordered and stocked.

• Administrative Operations: Manage essential clerical tasks, including phone correspondence, record maintenance, and filing.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences:

• Must be able to work Monday to Friday, 8a-4:30pm
• Must have the ability to travel as needed between two locations: Baltimore and Columbia, MD.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Min Salary: 20.50

Max Salary 27.34