Ortho Medical Assistant - Hands-On Clinic Care

Frederick Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clinical duties under providers’ direction, including preparing patients for examination, taking and recording vital signs, patient histories, and assisting with various procedures.

The MA will support physician workflows, document in the EHR, manage specimen collection, and provide patient education while maintaining sterile technique and assisting with routine to complex procedures.

Qualifications

• Certified/licensed MA preferred; CNA/EMT/LPN acceptable with healthcare degree.
• 1–2 years clinical practice experience in a medical setting.
• CPR certification and EMR/MS Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms to maintain patient flow.
• Obtain medical histories, meds, and allergies; record vitals in the EHR.
• Educate patients on procedures and medications; assist with exams.
• Prepare sterile fields; assist with minor procedures and injections.
• Collect specimens, document results, and manage prescriptions in the EHR.
• Answer calls, document messages, and follow up on urgent concerns.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

EMR proficiency

Team coordination

Phlebotomy

Education

Certified/Licensed MA or CNA/EMT/LPN

Associates degree or higher in healthcare

1-2 years clinical experience

CPR Certification

Tools

EMR system

MS Office

Job description

Frederick Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clinical duties under providers’ direction, including preparing patients for examination, taking and recording vital signs, patient histories, and assisting with various procedures.

The MA will support physician workflows, document in the EHR, manage specimen collection, and provide patient education while maintaining sterile technique and assisting with routine to complex procedures.