Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery
About the role
The Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative duties in an ambulatory care setting under the supervision of a physician/provider and/or a registered nurse. Duties may include venipuncture, medication and vaccine administration, measurement and documentation of vital signs, assisting providers with patient exams, and telephone and clerical support. Position may float to other sites/locations within the system.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical and administrative duties in an ambulatory care setting
- Venipuncture
- Medication and vaccine administration
- Measurement and documentation of vital signs
- Assist providers with patient exams
- Telephone and clerical support
- Float to other sites/locations within the system as needed
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred
- 6 months or more experience working in an ambulatory care medical office or equivalent required
- Externship in a medical or ambulatory health setting strongly preferred
- Completed externship program at MedStar Health may be substituted for the 6 months experience in ambulatory care medical office
Qualifications
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA by the American Association of Medical Assistants within 1 Year required
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)-American Medical Technologists through American Medical Technologists or equivalent within 1 Year required
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
- Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location
10401 Hospital Dr. Clinton, Maryland 20735 (will also travel to Leonardtown and Prince Frederick office in Calvert County)
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 33,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.