MEDICAL ASSISTANT - OFFICE ASSISTANT

Calvert Health System; Stoakley (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Free parking

Discounted meals

Employee assistance program

PTO accrual

403(b) plan with employer match

Job summary

Calvert Health System is seeking a dynamic Medical Assistant/Office Assistant to support clinicians in an ambulatory setting. The role involves assisting with examinations, patient care, and administrative duties, with travel between CHMG locations as required.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR within 30 days, and 1–2 years of medical office experience; associates degree or CMA preferred, EMR familiarity essential.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy and point of care testing experience required.
• Intermediate computer and typing skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and EHR.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with examinations and treatments under provider supervision.
• Split role to support OA and MA duties; may support multiple locations.
• Provide exceptional customer service in ambulatory setting.
• Perform medical office tasks and administrative support as needed.
• Coordinate with providers, office staff, insurers, and pharmacies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EMR

Typing

Computer literacy

Patient care

Education

Associates degree or higher preferred

High School diploma required

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Dynamic role responsible for performing clinical duties assisting clinicians with the examination and treatment of patients under provider supervision, and administrative office duties with exceptional customer service in the ambulatory service clinical setting. This is a split role, expected to regularly perform and support the functions of the OA and MA duties as assigned, and may also regularly support more than 1 practice location.

Education :

High School diploma required; Associates degree or higher preferred

Registration/Certification/Licensure :

CPR certification required within 30 days of hire

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program and CMA certification with the credentials of RMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CCMA or CMAA preferred; EMT acceptable; GNA or CNA considered.

Experience :

Phlebotomy and point of care testing experience required.

Intermediate computer and typing skills.

Familiarity with medical terminology and EHR.

Position requires 1-2 years of medical office/direct patient contact and 1-2 years administrative support in a healthcare setting; experiencing using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) required.

Other Requirements :

Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.

Must demonstrate compassion, friendliness, courtesy, and tactfulness with all patient and caregiver interactions.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Must be productive and engaged, organized, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced setting.

Ability to effectively communicate between the provider team, office staff, and administrators, while serving patients and caregivers and effectively engage with extended care teams such as specialists, insurers, and pharmacies.

Must be efficient and conscientious in preparing for and delivering medical care. Requires an awareness of patient confidentiality and ability to follow directions well, and work with minimal guidance.

Knowledge of insurance billing procedures and familiarization of medical terminology.

Demonstrates will and consistency in performing medical and office assistant duties; must be willing to work and travel between multiple CHMG locations as needed.

Additional Information:

• CalvertHealth (CH) offers a comprehensive benefits program to support the physical, financial, and personal well-being of our employees. Part-time employees are eligible for dental insurance and supplemental vision coverage, starting on the first day of the month following their hire date.
• Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, Supplemental Life insurance, free parking, discounted meals, and an employee assistance program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is accrued hourly each pay period, allowing full-time employees (working 40 hours per week) to accumulate approximately 145 hours of PTO annually. Employees working fewer than 40 hours per week will accrue PTO on a pro-rated basis. 403(b) Plan with employer match available.