Medical Assistant - Full-time

MYK PSYCHIATRY LLC

  • Frederick, MD
  • 21 days ago
  • Full-time
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Skills

  • Administrative Managementunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Allergiesunmatched
  • Anatomyunmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Certified Medical Assistantunmatched
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)unmatched
  • Clinical Laboratoryunmatched
  • Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
  • Clinical Supportunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • EMT-Paramedicsunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Groundskeepingunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Healthcare Administrationunmatched
  • Healthcare Providersunmatched
  • Healthcare Qualityunmatched
  • Infection Controlunmatched
  • Injectionsunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
  • Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurseunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Medical Assistanceunmatched
  • Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Medical Record Systemunmatched
  • Medical Terminologyunmatched
  • Medical Testsunmatched
  • Medical Treatmentunmatched
  • Medication Administrationunmatched
  • Medicationsunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Patient Admissionsunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Phlebotomyunmatched
  • Physiologyunmatched
  • Prescription Drugsunmatched
  • Preventive Medicineunmatched
  • Primary Careunmatched
  • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Quality of Careunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Records Managementunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched
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  • Sterilizationunmatched
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  • Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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  • Testingunmatched
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Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Competitive salary

About Us: 


At Myndpath Psychiatry & Medical Associates, we’re committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and strengthens communities. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence—and we’re looking for a Medical Assistant (MA) who shares our mission. 

Role Overview: 


The Medical Assistant (MA) provides high-quality clinical and administrative support to healthcare providers. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient patient flow, maintaining a clean and compliant clinical environment, managing electronic health records, and delivering exceptional, empathetic patient care.  


Clinical Duties & Patient Care  
  • Patient Intake & Triage: Escort patients to exam rooms efficiently. Perform comprehensive intake by measuring and recording accurate vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, weight/height).  
  • Medical Histories: Interview patients to precisely document chief complaints, medical histories, immunizations, current medications, and allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).  
  • Provider Assistance: Assist physicians and mid-level providers during examinations, routine primary care, and complex or minor medical/surgical procedures. Prepare rooms/procedures according to physician preference and establish/maintain a sterile field.  
  • Lab & Diagnostic Support: Collect, prepare, and process laboratory specimens (including blood, phlebotomy, and urine samples). Perform rapid diagnostic testing (e.g., COVID-19, flu, strep) and routine screenings.  
  • Clinical Procedures: Perform minor medical interventions such as dressing changes, giving injections, and administering medications as directed by providers. Remove staples, sutures, and drains when requested.  
  • Patient Education: Educate and provide clear instructions to patients and families regarding treatment procedures, medications, follow-up care, preventive health, and other provider directions.  
  • Results & Prescription Management: Review medical tests/results for abnormalities, immediately notify providers, and file them in the EHR. Process prescription refills via eRX as instructed, providing info to pharmacies and accurately logging records.  
Operations, Administrative & EHR Management  
  • EHR Documentation: Maintain meticulous, complete, clear, and up-to-date documentation of all clinical charting, laboratory results, medications, and patient interactions within the EHR system.  
  • Workflow & Communication: Monitor and coordinate patient flow between waiting areas and exam rooms to minimize wait times for scheduled and same-day visits. Efficiently direct phone calls, take accurate messages, and ensure prompt follow-up on phone inquiries.  
  • Environment & Supply Chain: Maintain pristine cleanliness in examination treatment rooms and lab areas. Organize, sanitize, stock, and manage medical inventory, ensuring all supplies are within their expiration dates.  
  • Equipment Maintenance: Clean and sterilize medical equipment, ensuring all tools are in proper working order through responsible inspection.  
  • Cross-Functional Support: Assist the front desk team with phone inquiries, scheduling, or patient check-ins during peak hours as needed.  
Quality, Safety & Compliance  
  • Regulatory Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to organizational quality control, infection control standards, OSHA, and CLIA safety protocols.  
  • Quality Improvement: Understand and participate in department performance improvement activities, translating population health and quality program requirements into daily operational workflows.  
  • Emergency Preparedness: Maintain readiness to perform Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR if an emergency arises.  
Minimum Required Education: 
  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program or an associate’s degree (or higher) in healthcare is highly preferred. 
Minimum Required Experience: 
  • 3–5 years of experience in a medical practice, primary care, urgent care, clinical setting, or mental health institution. 
Licenses/Certifications: 
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR Certification required.  
  • Certified/Licensed MA preferred (CNA, EMT, or LPN also considered).  
Other Skills Required: 
  • Technical & EHR Skills: Strong computer proficiency, including standard MS Office applications and advanced knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and standard diagnostic/lab equipment.  
  • Clinical Knowledge: Foundational knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and the necessary equipment to support specialty practice needs.  
  • Adaptability & Teamwork: Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team-based environment. Exceptional multitasking and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.  
  • Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding customer service and communication skills. Ability to work empathetically and professionally with all patients, including those presenting with physical illnesses or acute psychiatric/mental health challenges.  

Numbers & Facts

LocationFrederick, MD
Job TypeFull-time

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