Medical Assistant: Hands-on Patient Care & Diagnostics

Boston Medical Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore is seeking a Medical Assistant under direct supervision to support physicians with direct patient care and evaluation in the office. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, wound care, medication administration and vital signs.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED, plus completion of an accredited MA program and national CMA certification. The role involves scheduling, room maintenance and patient communication.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• National CMA certification or eligible to obtain it.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with phlebotomy and basic clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Takes and records vital signs for patients.
• Performs phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection and wound care.
• Administers medications as directed by the physician.
• Prepares patients for exams and records EKG results.
• Maintains examination rooms and stocks supplies; cleans between exams.
• Schedules appointments and responds to patient questions.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Specimen collection

Vital signs

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate from Medical Assistant program

National CMA certification (CCMA/AAMA/RRMA)

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore is seeking a Medical Assistant under direct supervision to support physicians with direct patient care and evaluation in the office. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, wound care, medication administration and vital signs.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED, plus completion of an accredited MA program and national CMA certification. The role involves scheduling, room maintenance and patient communication.