Medical Assistant

Summary

Now offering a $1,500 sign on bonus for Medical Office Specialist New Hires!

Effective April 1, 2024 and expires December 1, 2024. Applicable only for MA & MOS positions in the Centers of Excellence and Maryland Family Care practices, of which this role applies to.

The Lung Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join their team, providing support in both front and back-office operations. The Medical Assistant will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care, ensuring efficient administrative processes, and facilitating smooth clinic operations. This position requires a strong commitment to patient well-being, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle both clinical and administrative tasks effectively.

Travel Required: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at Lutherville Personal Physicans and Monday and Thursday at Mercy Medical Center Downtown Campus

Responsibilities

• Front Office duties include, but are not limited to:

• Patient registration, updating existing patient information, and verifying insurance coverage accurately.

• Answering phones, scheduling appointments and other procedures, coordinating with patients and other healthcare professionals as necessary.

• Back Office duties include, but are not limited to:

• Rooming the patient including taking vital signs, including weight, height, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), and other pertinent information

• Documenting medical histories, procedures, and treatments accurately

• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of examination rooms, ensuring adequate inventory of medical supplies and equipment.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Education and Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Medical office experience preferred

• EPIC experience preferred

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to maintain professionalism and empathy in challenging situations

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced clinical environment

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• License Requirements: N/A

• Certification Requirements: CPR-preferred

• Age Specific Care Provided For: Adults,Geriatrics

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Epic

• Performance Manager/NetLearning

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:

• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.

• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.