OPS - Medical Assistant I

Community Clinic Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

PTO

403B retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Education assistance

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

CCI Health Services in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Medical Assistant I to perform clinical and administrative tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. The MA will assist with patient preparation, exams, minor procedures, labs, and education to patients and families.

The role supports the clinical team to maintain patient flow in a busy practice, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and compassionate care. A high school diploma and MA certification are required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate, or equivalent.
• 1 year experience is preferred; not required.
• Must have current MA Certificate from an accredited school.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of methods, procedures and protocols, including federal, state and local laws.
• EMR experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and family members in a courteous manner.
• Screen patients and document information accurately in patient’s chart.
• Escort patients to treatment room, preparing patient with clear instructions.
• Prepare patients for examination and perform routine screening tests.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Assist with medical procedures.
• Perform Phlebotomy, EKG, and collection of labspecimens.
• Educate patients and family members concerning the visit and procedures performed.
• Provide all proper discharge and follow up instructions to patients.
• Perform outreach calls to patients and specialty offices as requested.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patient communication

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or GED

MA Certificate from accredited school

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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OPS - Medical Assistant I

Regular Full-Time Service Worker Silver Spring, MD, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1342

Salary Range: $21.00 To $24.00 Hourly

CCI Health Services’mission is to deliver high quality, accessible care to our community members, leading the way to a more equitable health care system for everyone.

Position Summary

We are looking for Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative tasks for both Pediatric and Adult patients under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. The MA will assist with patient preparation for exams, minor office procedures, and with the examination and education of patients. The MA supports other members of the clinical team by assuring optimal patient flow, managing a variable and unpredictable patient volume throughout the workday.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

• Greet patients and family members in a courteousmanner.
• Screen patients and document information accurately in patient’schart.
• Escort patients to treatment room, preparing patient with clearinstructions.
• Prepare patients for examination and perform routine screeningtests.
• Measure and record vitalsigns.
• Assist with medicalprocedures.
• Perform Phlebotomy, EKG, and collection of labspecimens.
• Educate patients and family members concerning the visit and proceduresperformed.
• Provide all proper discharge and follow up instructions topatients.
• Perform outreach calls to patients and specialty offices asrequested.
• Check electronic outbox of providers and address urgentissues.
• Adhere to all safety protocols including standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, and other infection controlpolicies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate, or equivalent.
• 1 year experience is preferred; not required.
• Must have current MA Certificate from an accredited school.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and / or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of methods, procedures and protocols, including federal, state and local laws
• handling and disposal of hazardous biochemical waste products.
• Communication skills (including appropriate medical terminology)
• Ability to use good reasoning and judgment to react calmly in emergencysituations.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experiencepreferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Why Work at CCI?

• Extensive benefits plan
• Generous PTO Plan
• 403B Retirement Plan + Employer matchup to 4%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.
• Our providers are insured for malpractice under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Our equal opportunity statement CCI Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer