Job Description : Medical Assistant for Urgent Care / Primary Care
Position : Medical Assistant
Location : Columbia, MD
Schedule :
- Mon-Thurs : 7 : 45 am - 4 : 30 pm
- Fri : 11 : 30 am - 8 : 00 pm / Close
- 4th Sunday of the Month : 11 : 30 am - 8 : 00 pm
Overview of Responsibilities : As a Medical Assistant in our busy Urgent Care and Primary Care office, you will play a critical role in patient care and clinic operations.
You will start in our Urgent Care department, gaining valuable training and experience before assisting in our specialty buildings.
Typical Day :
- Patient Interaction : Perform triage, rooming, and prepare patients for examinations.
- Medical Procedures : Conduct blood draws, injections, and other clinical tasks as needed.
- Patient Flow Management : Ensure efficient patient flow and manage chart documentation.
- Collaboration : Work closely with physicians and nursing staff to provide comprehensive care.
- Administrative Duties : Handle clerical tasks and utilize the EPIC electronic health record system for charting and data management.
- Training and Development : Benefit from training provided by three tenured Medical Assistants in Urgent Care.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assist physicians and nursing staff with patient care.
- Perform medical tasks such as blood draws and injections.
- Manage patient charts and flow.
- Execute clerical duties as needed.
- Utilize electronic health record systems as per department protocols.
- Support specialty buildings after initial training in Urgent Care.
Required Qualifications :
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- 2-3 years of experience in medical assisting and a medical office setting.
- Medical Assistant certification required.
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Proven skill in venipuncture.
- CPR certification.
Must-Have Skills :
- Vital signs monitoring.
- Medical records management.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
Nice-to-Have Skills :
- Experience with EPIC electronic health records.
- Proficiency in administering injections.
- Experience in pediatrics.
30+ days ago