Medical Assistant I-Cardiology

About the role

The Medical Assistant (MA) will play a crucial role in the Cardiology Division clinics in Maryland. They will serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and other care team members. Key responsibilities include coordinating patient flow, assisting in clinical data collection and review for patient intake, ensuring the availability of necessary information for the provider, and entering pertinent history into the medical record. Additionally, they will perform and assist with clinical procedures as directed by the provider and according to protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow by assisting in clinical data collection and review for patient intake
• Ensure the appropriate information is available to the provider
• Enter pertinent history in the medical record
• Perform and assist with clinical procedures as directed by the provider and per protocol

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant I: High School diploma or GED required, must obtain BLS through AHA within 90 days, completion of a certified Medical Assistant program or MA certification required (CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA)
• Medical Assistant II: Minimum of 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant, high school diploma or GED required, must obtain BLS through AHA within 90 days, successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or certification as a medical assistant through an alternate pathway, certification required (CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA)
• Medical Assistant III: 5+ years experience as a Medical Assistant, high school diploma or GED required, must obtain BLS through AHA within 90 days, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required, certification required (CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA)

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• For those living and working in Florida, no state income tax; for those based in Delaware, moderate tax structure

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.