medical assistant Frederick, MD
Job description
The Medical Assistant (MA) performs clinical duties and some administrative function under the direction of medical group providers to include preparing patients for examination, taking and recording vital signs, patient histories, and assisting with various procedures.
REQUIRED: Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills towards patients of different age categories. Models sensitivity to patients, including effective telephone and verbal communication in emergency situations. Demonstrates effective good oral/writing skills. Must be able to pass all competencies related to Medical Assistant duties. Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients from neonate to geriatric. Must possess excellent customer relations skills avoiding antagonism, conflicts and undue anxiety. Must possess keyboard/computer skills. Frederick Health values and promotes a diverse workforce. Multi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. CPR certification required within 90 days of employment.
PERFERRED: Medical Assistant certification, Emergency Medical Technician certification, LPN, Certified Nursing Assistant.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
About Frederick Memorial
CEO: Thomas Kleinhanzl
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 201 to 500 Employees
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: www.frederickhealth.org
Year Founded: 1897
