Medical Assistant

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Chesapeake Specialty Care

Medical Assistant

Westminster, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Chesapeake Specialty Care is seeking an enthusiastic, full-time Medical Assistant to join our growing team. This position is ideal for both experienced Medical Assistants and highly motivated gap-year students preparing for Physician Assistant or Medical School programs. We have a strong track record of mentoring pre-PA and pre-med team members who have gone on to succeed in their academic and clinical training.

    This role offers opportunities to expand into new responsibilities while supporting a dynamic, physician-led practice.

    The position rotates between four office locations—Owings Mills, Rosedale, Westminster, and Columbia—and requires reliable travel between sites as part of the regular schedule. Work hours are Monday through Friday, scheduled within business hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, in 8-hour shifts with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. No weekends required.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Escort and interview patients, documenting medical history and presenting concerns
    • Monitor and record patient vital signs
    • Perform clinical support tasks and assist medical staff with procedures
    • Process prescription orders through the EHR
    • Coordinate with insurance companies for pre-authorizations
    • Provide administrative support, including answering phones and taking messages
    • Pull charts, organize, and file paperwork as needed
    • Adapt to different office workflows while maintaining consistent quality of care across locations
    • Other duties as assigned

    Preferred Skills and Abilities

    • Previous experience in a medical office setting (preferred but not required for strong candidates)
    • Knowledge of obtaining pre-authorizations for procedures
    • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
    • Flexibility and willingness to travel between Owings Mills, Westminster, Columbia, and Rosedale offices as scheduled

    Education and Experience

    • High School Diploma required
    • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred
    • Gap-year applicants pursuing PA or Medical School are strongly encouraged to apply

    Benefits

    • Medical insurance options
    • Dental insurance option
    • Vision insurance option
    • Short-term disability provided by the practice at no cost to the employee
    • Life insurance option
    • Generous PTO
    • 401(k) retirement plan

    About Our Practice

    Chesapeake Specialty Care is a physician-owned and physician-led organization specializing in nasal and sinus disorders, allergy treatment, general ear care, diagnostic audiology, and hearing aid services. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.