Certified Medical Assistant at Primecare

Leonardtown, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Intake Screening, Vital Signs, Medical Documentation, Medication Verification, Venipuncture, Performing Treatments, Medication Records Maintenance, Tuberculin Skin Testing, Typing, Telephone Etiquette, Filing System Maintenance, Confidentiality, Universal Precautions, Patient Assessment, Clerical Experience, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description INCREASED PAY RATES - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM - GENEROUS PTO PACKAGE PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) to work full-time in the medical department at St. Mary's Detention Center in Leonardtown, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an LPN. Available Shifts: PRN with open availability across all three shifts Job Responsibilities: The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of daily tasks and duties, including performing the initial intake screening on new patients, taking vital signs, and completing all appropriate intake forms per written protocol. In addition, the Medical Assistant will also be responsible for preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas for the facility. Other responsibilities of the Medical Assistant will include: Phoning verification of medications and medical information. Obtain lab specimens as ordered by the physician (including Venipunctures). Performing various treatments ordered by a Physician. Maintaining medication records. Administering tuberculin skin testing on new intakes and on annual follow-ups due on all inmates/patients. Typing of various reports, letters, and memoranda. Answering telephone and processing calls. Maintaining the filing system and confidentiality of information at all times. Following universal precautions at all times. Maintaining a pleasant working attitude. Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated. A CMT License is preferred but not required This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on the job and shadowing with the nursing staff. Benefits: PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to its employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Sick and Safe Leave Accrual, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program. Additional Compensation: In addition to the hourly pay rate, PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential, and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, as well as Employee Referral Bonus opportunities. (Please note that the pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects the base pay as well as the differentials offered between shifts.) Requirements The Medical Assistant position is fast-paced, and as such, we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the Medical Assistant must also bring some clerical experience and ability to type to the position in order to be considered. Other requirements for the Clerical Medical Assistant include: Currently, hold a Medical Assistant Certification Effective communication skills Pleasant telephone manner Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment Working knowledge of medical terminology CMT License is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for comprehensive nursing care under LPN supervision, including initial patient intake screening, taking vital signs, completing intake forms, and preparing treatment areas. Additional duties involve verifying medications, obtaining lab specimens via venipuncture, performing physician-ordered treatments, and maintaining records.