Medical Assistant

Anne Arundel Gastroenterology Associates (AAGA), a Covenant Physician Partner, located in beautiful Annapolis, Maryland, is looking for a Fulltime Medical Assistant to join our talented and growing team.

About the Opportunity

Working Monday through Friday and potentially commuting to other AAGA sites throughout the metropolitan area, the Medical Assistant provides direct support to providers and patients by coordinating and engaging in quality patient care.

In coordination with other office staff, the Medical Assistant rooms patients, takes vitals, answers phone calls, documents in patient charts, and provides other common medical office support.

Essential Duties

• Prepare patients for examination; take blood pressure, weight, and temperature; report patient history summary; enter medications.

• Verify patient information by interviewing patient; record medical history; confirm purpose of visit.

• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.

• Counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about surgery.

• Obtain laboratory, radiologic data, and any other necessary records.

• Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment.

• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; place orders for medical supplies and materials; verify delivery.

• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshoot breakdowns; maintain supplies; perform preventive maintenance; call for repairs.

• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.

• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.

• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies according to the instructions of the ordering physician or nurse practitioner.

• Perform follow-up duties ordered by the physician such as posting recalls, scanning, indexing, scheduling procedures or tests and provide necessary instructional materials to patients.

About the Candidate

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Competent in the use of basic office equipment

• Proficient typing and general computer skills

• Current BLS certification or the ability to obtain prior to start

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant

• Certified Medical Assistant

• Bilingual (Spanish) skills

About AAGA

Anne Arundel Gastroenterology Associates (AAGA) is one of the top surgical centers in the country. This role entails working with compassionate, highly skilled providers and their professional support staff to provide efficient, patient-focused care in a private and comfortable setting.

The Bestgate Road office is located near excellent shopping and dining options and just a few miles from the Naval Academy. The office is easily accessible from the 50 and with much to do and see nearby!

What We Offer

• Generous paid time off in addition to national holidays, two floating holidays, and a birthday holiday

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 30 days of employment

• Voluntary employee and dependent life plans

• Short and Long-term disability

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account eligibility

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity insurance

• $250 of professional development funds provided every year

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually

• Free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program

• Invest in your future with a company match on your 401k

• Associate discounts at major retailers such as Amazon Prime, Costco, and Sam's Club

• Travel discounts with Hertz and Liberty Mutual

• Verizon Wireless discounts

• Free legal assistance through RocketLawyer

• Pet Insurance

• RN.com subscription reimbursement

• Access to our free mental wellness program - Sibly

Covenant Physician Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Covenant does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.