Primary Care Medical Assistant — Elevate Patient Care

upperlinehealth; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and 4

Weekday clinic hours

Interdisciplinary team environment

Job summary

Upperline Health Plus is seeking a Primary Care Medical Assistant who delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in a value-based practice. In our patient-centered environment, the Medical Assistant rooms patients, obtains medical history, and takes vital signs while coordinating care beyond visits.

The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, and comfortable working at the top of their scope in a collaborative care model.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant or minimum of two years’ experience in primary care.
• Primary care or outpatient clinic experience strongly preferred.
• MA or phlebotomy certification strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and basic pharmacology.
• Experience with team-based care models.
• Care coordination or case management experience preferred.
• Experience with adult and geriatric patients preferred.
• EMR experience; AthenaHealth ideal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Room patients; obtain and document vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints.
• Assist providers with in-clinic visits and health assessments.
• Support virtual provider encounters from the clinic setting.
• Accurately document clinical data in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Perform medication reconciliation and identify discrepancies.
• Conduct telephonic outreach to coordinate preventive and ongoing care.
• Manage in-basket messages, prescription refills, and prior authorizations.
• Support referrals, scheduling, records, and DME coordination.
• Assist patients with accessing community resources.
• Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in team huddles and meetings.
• Perform clinical tasks within scope (injections, phlebotomy, POCT).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Upperline Health Plus is seeking a Primary Care Medical Assistant who delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in a value-based practice. In our patient-centered environment, the Medical Assistant rooms patients, obtains medical history, and takes vital signs while coordinating care beyond visits.

The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, and comfortable working at the top of their scope in a collaborative care model.