Medical Assistant

Actalent • Mount Airy, MD • 2d ago

Job Title: Medical AssistantJob Description

The Medical Assistant performs a variety of clerical and clinical tasks to support the efficient operation of the medical office. You will gather data, maintain and prepare charts, sort and file according to established systems, and verify information for accuracy. You will explain various @types of medical insurance plans and obtain pre-certification as required by patients' health care insurers or managed care providers. Additionally, you will maintain the physician's calendar, schedule appointments and meeting rooms, and handle mail sorting and screening.

Responsibilities

Gather data and maintain and prepare charts according to department policy and procedure.

Sort and file documents according to established systems and verify information for accuracy.

Explain medical insurance plans and obtain pre-certification as required by patients' insurers.

Maintain physician's calendar and schedule appointments and meeting rooms.

Open, sort, and screen mail.

Assist physicians with preparing treatment rooms and ensure instruments and supplies are present.

Sterilize and clean instruments and maintain a clean and hygienic environment.

Perform routine tests including preparation of cultures, specimens, and various medical tests such as gram stains and hemoglobin.

Obtain and record health history, pulse, blood pressure, weight, height, temperature, vision, and hearing on patient's chart.

Essential Skills

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Experience with Cerner PowerChart

Patient care skills

Clerical data entry

Customer service proficiency

Knowledge of medical terminology

Appointment scheduling

Ability to perform triage

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience in an outpatient clinic

Office skills

Work Environment

This role is set in a medical office environment with standard working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. As part of one of the top three healthcare systems in the state of Maryland, you will be contributing to a professional and dynamic healthcare setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/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 Mount Airy,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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