Job Title: Medical Assistant
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will assist providers with patient preparation, office procedures, examination, and education of patients. You will support the clinical care team to ensure optimal patient flow and manage patient volume. Your role will involve screening patients for preventative care needs, conducting surveillance for care transitions, and performing motivational interviews. You will also participate in performance improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards.
Responsibilities
Assist providers with patient preparation, office procedures, examination, and patient education.
Support the clinical care team to ensure optimal patient flow and manage patient volume.
Screen patients for preventative care needs, ongoing support, barriers to care, safety concerns, and potential fall risk.
Conduct surveillance for transitions of care, urgent/emergent care, or follow-up tasks.
Perform motivational interviews including patient screening/coaching on disease management, motivation to change, learning care needs, and community outreach needs.
Identify potential behavioral health needs of patients and notify providers of findings.
Report actual/potential problems concerning patients, families, and associates.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives to improve care quality and safety.
Attend training for safety, infection control, etc.
Ensure ongoing compliance by maintaining and auditing temperature logs, ensuring medication supplies are current/unexpired, checking and maintaining emergency equipment, and keeping the area free of clutter.
Engage in population management activities including patient self-management support, care/health goal setting, pre-visit planning, and capturing information for health care improvement activities.
Perform selected patient/laboratory testing including Point of Care Testing, tuberculosis skin testing, electrocardiography, pulmonary function tests, vision and hearing testing.
Remove sutures/staples and document activities in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR).
Perform required patient follow-up including pap smears, Pb levels, HIV, mammograms, and STDs.
Collect and process specimens and complete requisitions.
Provide escort and assist with patient discharge activities.
Provide chaperoning and fulfill infection prevention and environmental responsibilities as assigned.
Update records of scheduled equipment maintenance and manage drug and medical supply inventories.
Provide telephone screening services to gather information from patients, determine appropriate disposition, and document per established protocols.
Insert intravenous catheters for physician-initiated IV fluid therapy or administration of intravenous medications.
Insert, remove, and monitor urinary catheters for procedures, and prepare and administer oral drugs and injections limited to intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular.
Perform phlebotomy and propose patient medication refills for provider approval in the EMR.
Complete requisitions for tests and contact insurance companies for pre-authorizations for patient medications and specialty referrals.
Essential Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Patient care experience, specifically in an ambulatory setting or similar
Customer service skills
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants
Experience working in an ambulatory care medical office or equivalent
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists within 1 year
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED
Externship in a medical or ambulatory health setting strongly preferred
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred
1 year of experience working in an ambulatory care medical office or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology/science or related major, or successful completion of a cardiac technician course preferred
Work Environment
This role is based in a cardiology office, which can see over 50 patients in a day. The work environment involves assisting with patient care in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. The office emphasizes growth and advancement opportunities, making it an ideal place for those looking to develop their careers in the medical field.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)- Short and long-term disability- Health Spending Account (HSA)- Transportation benefits- Employee Assistance Program- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Leonardtown,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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