Medical Assistant: Hands-on Patient Care & Tests

GBMC HealthCare; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD seeks a Certified Medical Assistant under direct supervision to provide direct patient care and basic evaluation in an office setting. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, wound care, medication administration and vital signs, while maintaining supplies and scheduling appointments.

Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a Medical Assistant program certificate and national CMA/RMA certification.

Qualifications

• Certificate of training from an accredited Medical Assistant program or national certification as a CMA.
• Experience: 1 year MA experience or completion of accredited MA program.
• Relevant clinical or educational experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care such as taking vital signs and preparing for exams.
• Takes routine diagnostic tests and records EKGs.
• Administers medications as directed and conducts phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Maintains clean exam rooms and inventory; assists with immunizations and wound care as needed.
• Responds to patient questions and assists with dressing/undressing and positioning.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Medication administration

Specimen collection

Medical terminology

Written & oral communication

Patient assessment

Chaperoning

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

National CMA/RMA certification

HS/GED or equivalent

Tools

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD seeks a Certified Medical Assistant under direct supervision to provide direct patient care and basic evaluation in an office setting. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, wound care, medication administration and vital signs, while maintaining supplies and scheduling appointments.

Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a Medical Assistant program certificate and national CMA/RMA certification.