Certified Medical Assistant - General Surgery
Ascension
- Columbia, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Sign-on bonus: $1000-$2500
- Department: General Surgery
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
- Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes General Surgery
- Location: Travel between offices in Baltimore, Catonsville, and Columbia
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesAssist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).
- Assist with treatment ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.
- Perform select clinical duties.
- Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' chart.
- Prepare treatment room for examination of patient.
- Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
- Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
- Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
- May document the provider's encounter with patients.
- List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
- Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Medical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Any issuing authority is accepted.
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience,
- Completion of Medical Assistant exam
- Certificate/Registration from the NHA, AAMA, NAHP, or other nationally accredited body