Certified Medical Assistant - Rockville

Full-time, day shift: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

About the Role

Assists the ambulatory care setting physician or other professional healthcare provider with support for patient care and examinations, including exam preparation and lab work. Performs basic medical assisting procedures necessary to provide for care, comfort, and safety of patients. This position is a key role serving our community.

Responsibilities

• Show patients to exam room, interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height) and document in Electronic Health Record.
• Accurately assesses patient symptoms, reactions, and physical condition and records data in the medical record.
• Take any necessary labs, prepare for pick up and record in the patient electronic health record, communicate with the appropriate departments on protocol for all labs and receiving all information they need for procedures.
• Properly sets up exam room and prepares patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assists with procedures and examinations per physician/healthcare provider preference, i.e. gynecological exams, minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies, sigmoidoscopies, casting, sterile technique procedures, and specimen preparation.
• Maintain knowledge and skills of front office operations. Assists as necessary with reception, medical records, scheduling and billing functions of the office.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following organizations: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NHA, NAHP, or NPCE
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• 1+ year of previous Medical Assistant experience in a Physician's office (preferred)

Pay

$18.78 - $26.29 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health
• Paid time off
• 403B retirement plan
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and others)
• Benefits available from the first day of employment
• Work/life balance with flexible schedules
• Free parking
• Referral Rewards Program

About the Organization

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health. The organization operates primary-care practices, affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care, and hospice services round out the continuum of care.