Medical Assistant

HEALTHPORT IS GROWING!

Now hiring for 4-day work week Monday-Thursday.

Primary Care Medical Assistant

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers with office visits and provide skilled nursing services as scheduled and document information in the organizations EMR. This position will play a vital role in patient quality care.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain total confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA law, CARF accreditation standards and Maryland State Regulations.
• Using the electronic medical records (EMR), input data and following through seeing services to their completion.
• Complete all regulatory documentation of client treatment and share information in a timely manner with other professionals working with client, both with the staff and, with client permission, outside agencies.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s EMR.
• Disinfects, cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations; Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required; Properly disposes of contaminated supplies
• Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
• Collaborate with rehabilitation/treatment plans and staff in serving the client’s needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Educations and Experience:

• Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) or Certified Medical Assistant.
• Two years of experience working with the mentally ill adults preferred.
• Highly developed organizational and communication skills.
• Availability for work including some evenings as needed.
• Current CPR and First Aid certified.
• Privileged to carry out all duties, including client treatment coordination.
• Ability to partner with colleagues and peers to meet agency mission and healthcare needs of populations served.

Why work for HealthPort?

HealthPort is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center that offers outpatient therapy, substance abuse, and primary care services. Our mission is living an organically developmental culture embedded in a comprehensive evidence-based program for the health of the community We offer a rich benefit package, competitive salaries, tuition assistance, 401(k) 3% employer contribution and 2% match. Check out our website healthport.org.