Medical Assistant

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant works with a dedicated Primary Care Provider and supports primary care activities for the PCP panel, including facilitating PCP visits, providing direct patient care, closing quality gaps, and managing the PCP schedule. The Medical Assistant works directly with members to achieve their care plan goals through care coordination and building relationship.

Duties:

• Act as the practice-based Medical Assistant, supporting onsite providers in facilitating high quality primary care that promotes appropriate healthcare utilization.
• Greet members in the waiting room, establish rapport.
• Prepare members for onsite and telehealth examination. Take vitals, perform appropriate social, behavioral, and medical age and condition-based screenings (e.g., point of care testing, EKG, spirometry, and eye exam).
• Close quality measure gaps.

Education & Experience:

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required.
• 3+ years of experience practicing as a Medical Assistant.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR training & certification.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Able to react quickly in emergencies and identify appropriate staff during crises.
• Able to efficiently prioritize multiple high-priority tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Greenbelt, MD 20770: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person