Medical Office Assistant

Actalent • Glen Burnie, MD • 2d ago

Job Title: Medical Office Assistant

Job Description

The Medical Office Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the healthcare team and ensuring the smooth operation of the medical office. This position involves assisting physicians during exams and procedures, maintaining accurate patient records, and providing excellent patient care and communication.

Responsibilities

Assist physician during physical exams and procedures.

Prepare charts for outside physicians with appropriate forms and documentation.

Schedule appointments and request medical information and test results.

Obtain authorizations or referrals as needed.

Maintain patient charts and ensure accurate filing/scanning of information.

Collaborate as a team member and demonstrate commitment to group goals.

Take vitals on all patients, including height, weight, blood pressure, and temperature.

Complete patient history and medication documentation as instructed by the provider.

Perform point of care testing, phlebotomy, and specimen collection.

Assist providers with basic routine tests, injections, and procedures such as ECGs.

Maintain clinical equipment and notify management of any issues or concerns.

Operate equipment safely and competently.

Enter pertinent patient data into EMR as requested by the provider.

Document point of care results accurately to ensure charges are sent by the close of business.

Work within scope and answer patient phone questions, completing refill encounters with proper documentation.

Screen calls and communicate messages accurately and timely.

Restock and prepare exam rooms for the next day according to par levels.

Cover front desk duties while assisting with triage and back office tasks.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in medical assisting and Epic software.

Ability to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection.

Strong communication skills for answering phones and screening calls.

Current BLS certification required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.

One year of back office experience required.

Certification as a Medical Assistant is required.

Work Environment

The position is located in a Transitional Care Unit that aids patients in their recovery from cancer. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Glen Burnie,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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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