Medical Assistant
Mercy Medical Center Mary Catherine Bunting Center
Baltimore, MD
Sign-On Bonus

Medical Assistant

Summary Now offering a $1,500 sign on bonus for Medical Assistant new hires! Effective April 1, 2024 and expires December 31, 2024. Applicable only for MA positions in the Centers of Excellence and Maryland Family Care practices, of which this role applies to. The Medical Assistant II in Plastic & Reconstructive provides a vital role in the day to day operations of the practice. We are a busy medical and cosmetic surgery practice with 6 providers at Medical Center and its satellite locations. The Medical Assistant demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the ages of patients served by their department. Additionally, the MA demonstrates competency in applying these principles when providing individualized care to specific patients. Assists the MD/NP/PA in performing procedures. Operates, maintains and calibrates all equipment. Responsibilities The main duties of the Medical Assistant II include but are not limited to: * Rooming patients * Obtaining vitals and patient history * Setting up the exam room for each specific patient - suture removals, drain removals, etc. * Chaperoning providers during examinations * Taking before and after photos of patients * Assisting with office procedure * Maintaining surgial instrument by cleaning with sterile technique and transporting them Centralized Sterilization * Process surgical specimens and cultures and send to Pathology * Tracking surgical specimens * Stocking exam and procedure rooms * Ordering clinical supplies * Completing FMLA/Short-Term Disability forms * Travel to satellite locations * Screening specific types of patients prior to being scheduled * Helping at the front desk when needed * Helping patients feel at ease during their appointments Requirements EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE * Education and Work Experience: * High School Diploma or GED * Additional education preferred, but not required SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS * License Requirements: * N/A * Certification Requirements: * Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred * Age Specific Care Provided For: * Adolescents * Adults * Geriatrics * Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel * Microsoft Outlook * Epic - preferred but no required * 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. * Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. * Other Requirements: * Required to travel to satellite offices - travel is shared with other medical assistants.