OB-GYN Associates located in Silver Spring, MD is currently seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join our amazing team!
*Candidate must have a minimum of one (1) year of Primary Care and OBGYN experience. Candidates who have performed an externship in a private practice setting may be considered*
As a Certified Medical Assistant you will work under the direct supervision of the physician, mid-level licensed provider, clinical supervisor, and office manager, and in cooperation with other office staff in assisting with safe and effective patient care in compliance with established standards and protocols of OBGYN Associates goals and objectives.
Certified Medical Assistant Responsibilities:
- Routine back office functions including the maintenance of patient flow, exam room preparation and turnover, bringing patients back to exam room, taking and recording basic medical history, and assisting the physicians and/or nurse as needed.
- Retrieving, routing, and assisting with provider/nurse messages in regard to patient telephone calls, messages, and call backs; appointment scheduling; and prescription refills as directed by the physician and/or provider.
Medical Assistant Requirements:
- Must have a High School Diploma or General Education (GED) required.
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; or completion of a Nursing Assistant program required.
- Certification as medical assistant preferred, and CMS recognized certification organization such the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); American Medical Technologists (AMT); Medical Assistant Certification from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); or the Accreditation Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
- BLS/CPR certification is required or obtained within first three (3) months of employment.
- Must have a minimum of one (1) year of Primary Care Experience and OBGYN experience. Candidates who have performed an externship in a private practice setting may be considered.
- Must have great comprehension skills and written skills.
- Previous exposure to electronic patient management systems such as Athena is required.
- Ability to acquire working knowledge of ECW EMR and Scheduling software to operate Windows 7 Operating System, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
If you are interested in learning more about this position as a Medical Assistant, apply today!