Medical Assistant (PRN) - Urgent Care

Position Overview

MedStar Health is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team at MedStar Health Urgent Care. In this role, you will perform both clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a physician, provider, or registered nurse. You may be required to float to other sites/locations within the system. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region – recognized as one of the Healthiest Maryland Businesses – and take the next great step in your career!

Please note that our Urgent Care centers are open 7 days a week from 8AM – 8PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist providers with office procedures, patient preparation, examination, and education; support the clinical care team to ensure optimal patient flow, review scheduled visits, and screen patients for preventative care needs, safety concerns, and fall risk. Conduct motivational interviews, including coaching on disease management and community outreach.
• Report potential issues concerning patients, families, and associates; participate in performance improvement initiatives, attend safety and infection control training, audit temperature logs, manage medication supplies, and maintain emergency equipment and safety standards.
• Perform patient/laboratory testing including Point of Care Testing, tuberculosis skin testing, electrocardiography, pulmonary function tests, vision, and hearing testing; remove sutures/staples; document activities in the electronic medical record (EMR) and conduct necessary patient follow-up procedures.
• Provide escorting/chaperoning and assist with patient discharge; uphold infection prevention protocols, maintain equipment maintenance records, manage drug/medical supply inventories, and deliver telephone screening services in accordance with established protocols.
• Insert intravenous catheters for IV fluid therapy or medication administration; insert, remove, and monitor urinary catheters; prepare and administer oral drugs and injections (intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular); perform phlebotomy; use the EMR to propose medication refills and complete test requisitions; and contact insurance companies for pre-authorizations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants within 1 year or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists within 1 year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience working in an ambulatory care medical office or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Externship in a medical or ambulatory health setting strongly preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Completed externship program at MedStar Health may be substituted for experience in ambulatory care.
• For Cardiology offices only: 6 months of experience in an ambulatory care setting, or a Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology/science, or a related major, or successful completion of a cardiac technician course preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $19.17 - $33.08