Medical Assistant Primary Care

Ascension; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension in Catonsville, MD is seeking a dedicated clinical support professional to assist physicians and nurses with patient examinations, treatments, and specialized clinical duties.

You will interview patients to record medical history, measure vital signs, prepare treatment rooms, and maintain accurate records and supplies to support smooth daily operations in Primary Care. Excellent team collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• BLS Provider obtained within 30 days of hire date; American Heart Association/Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses with patient examinations, treatments, and specialized clinical duties.
• Interview patients to record medical history and measure vital signs for charting.
• Prepare and sanitize treatment rooms; ensure medical supplies are ordered and stocked.
• Manage clerical tasks including phone calls, record maintenance, and filing.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient intake

Vital signs

Record maintenance

Education

High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Catonsville, MD
• Facility: Seton Medical Group
• Department: Primary Care
• 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

• Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 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.

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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