Medical Assistant
Location: Glen Burnie, MD
Job Type: full-time
Company: Aledade
Category: Non-Provider
Job Description Apply Now
Medical Assistant
Our practice's medical team is looking for a reliable, well-organized Medical Assistant to join us. You will have an array of responsibilities that will allow us to continue to provide exceptional care to our patients, including answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, rooming patients, and assisting with visit preparation (taking vital signs and completing intake items). You may also administer vaccinations, perform EKGs, and other clinical duties.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
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Scheduling appointments
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Answering and routing all phone calls, and making call backs as directed
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Communicating and collaborating with the medical staff team
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Maintaining detailed administrative and medical records in our EMR system
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Preparing examination rooms and monitoring supply levels
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Performing other medical and administrative duties as assigned, including use of word-processor, spreadsheets, email, and credit card terminal
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Providing and coordinating office-based care, including preparing patients for examination, performing routine diagnostic tests and screenings, gathering patient history and vitals, and administering vaccinations and injections
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Handling lab samples, including blood, urine and body fluids; drawing blood and performing EKGs and Spirometry
Required Qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Graduate from an accredited Certified Medical Assistant program or currently enrolled
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1-2 years of medical office experience and good knowledge of medical terminology
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Experience with an electronic health record system
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Availability to work full time Monday to Friday 7:30AM to 6:00 PM, and live within a reasonable commuting distance to our office
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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Exceptional skills with decision making, multitasking, and prioritization
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Team player attitude and desire to improve the health and wellbeing of all patients
Compensation and Benefits:
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Starting salary range based on experience and performance
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Paid vacation and holidays
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Health care benefits
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Employer contribution to retirement after one year of successful employment