About this role
Education
HS, GED, OR
Certificate of training from a nationally recognized Medical Assistant Program and National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant
Experience
Successful completion of accredited MA training program through Fortis, Community College Baltimore County, Allegany College of MD, Anne Arundel Community College, CCBC, Harford Community College or PG Community College. OR
1 year of MA experience and National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA, AAMA or RRMA)
Skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Skill in using techniques for phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, medication administration and taking vital signs
- Skill in written and oral communication
- Ability to distinguish normal from abnormal diagnostic results
- Ability to pass a medication calculation test with an 85% or better prior to hire
Licensures, Certifications
- Certificate of training from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant
- BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk and stand for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time.
Working Conditions
- Exposure to disinfectant and detergent solutions. Exposure to human specimens
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs direct patient care in an office such as:
- Takes and records vital signs
- Routine diagnostic tests
- Administers medications
- Prepares patient for exam
- Record EKG
Maintains examination schedule. Evaluates patients for schedule of appropriate preventive or other care such as immunizations, eye exams, PAP smears, pain management, or wound care.
Responds to patient questions. Assists patient with dressing and undressing, getting off and on examination table. Chaperones patient as needed during examinations.
Reviews diagnostic results and reports abnormal results to physician.
Cleans room as needed between patient exams; maintains cleanliness and order of exam rooms. Stocks and orders supplies; sterilizes medical equipment, and performs medical office clerical duties as assigned.
All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
- Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
- Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
- Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
- Actively pursues learning and self-development
- Pays attention to detail; follows through
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
- Sets a positive, professional example for others
- Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
- Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
- Reports to work regularly and on time
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
- Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
- Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
- Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
- Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
- Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
- Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
- Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
- Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently
Pay Range
$17.64 - $27.48Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Other facts
About GBMC HealthCare
GBMC HealthCare, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit corporation that owns and operates Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC), a regional community hospital in Towson, Maryland, two miles north of Baltimore City. GBMC HealthCare is comprised of GBMC, GBMC Health Partners, Greater Baltimore Health Alliance, the GBMC Foundation and Gilchrist. GBMC Health Partners is a collective of more than 300 primary care providers, specialists, advanced practice clinicians, and hundreds of support staff, all working together to care for our community. The GBMC Foundation coordinates fundraising for the healthcare network. Gilchrist is Maryland’s leading nonprofit provider of serious illness and end-of-life care.
The Mission of GBMC is to provide medical care and service of the highest quality to each patient and to educate the next generation of clinicians, leading to health, healing and hope for the community.
As our national healthcare system evolves, for GBMC to maintain its status as a provider of the highest quality medical care to our community, we must transform our philosophy and organizational structure, and develop a model system for delivering patient-centered care. We define patient-centered care as care that manages the patient's health effectively and efficiently while respecting the perspective and experience of the patient and the patient's family.
To every patient, every time, we will provide the care that we would want for our own loved ones!
What you'll do
- The Medical Assistant assists physicians in direct patient care within an office setting by performing routine diagnostic tests, administering medications, and preparing patients for exams. Responsibilities also include maintaining examination schedules, evaluating patients for appropriate preventive care, responding to patient questions, and ensuring the cleanliness and organization of exam rooms.
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