Planned Parenthood of Maryland Inc. · 1 week ago
Medical Assistant (bilingual preferred)
170 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.50/hr - $20/hr
1+ years expPlanned Parenthood of Maryland (PPM) is a not-for-profit family planning agency that provides high-quality, affordable reproductive health care for women, men, and teens. As a Medical Assistant, you will perform clinical and administrative support tasks necessary for efficient center operations, ensuring high-quality client services and support in a professional health care environment.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care services in all the health center specific areas as appropriate to scope of services with adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and Clinical Workflow guidelines and Medical Standards and Guidelines
Provide empathetic, non-judgmental, non-directive educational counseling sessions to clients. Review with and give to patient all PPM education sheets concerning their visit/services/procedures and contraceptive choices. Provide information for assessment of STI risks, pregnancy, and contraceptive options consistent with patient’s value system
Ensure informed consent via information and education about the medical procedures, requested/required laboratory tests, and methods of contraception to assure understanding of risks and complications
Assure that patient is firm in decision to receive services from PPM, including medical procedures/examinations, medications, and testing. Obtain and witness all necessary consents. Document patient’s decisions on chart
Assist during medical examination
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Demonstrates PPM customer service standards
Social perceptiveness and service oriented
Greets clients politely and promptly and provides correct information for registration and check-out
Prepares for next day appointments (confirmation calls, insurance verification)
Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software. Working knowledge of Epic - helpful!
Medical Assistants have contact with employees, patients, and outside agencies, furnishing and obtaining information. Requires a cooperative and courteous attitude, as well as excellent phone and communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED with medical assisting certificate; OR Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program
Minimum of 1-year experience in an outpatient clinical setting required OR 2-years experience working in a related healthcare setting performing back or front office medical assistant duties
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Demonstrates PPM customer service standards
Social perceptiveness and service oriented
Greets clients politely and promptly and provides correct information for registration and check-out
Prepares for next day appointments (confirmation calls, insurance verification)
Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Applicants must pass Criminal Background Screening and the Right to Work in the United States
PPM Requires COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations as part of Employment
Preferred
Certified Medical Assistant – a plus!
Working knowledge of Epic - helpful!
For Bi-lingual position: ability to read, write, and speak both English & Spanish fluently
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Account.
Life, AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) Retirement Plan.
Company
Planned Parenthood of Maryland Inc.
Planned Parenthood of Maryland (PPM) is a not-for-profit family planning agency that provides high-quality, affordable reproductive health care for women, men and teens.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Carlos Plazas
Chief Operations Officer
Kyle Bukowski, MD, FACOG
Chief Medical Officer
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