Medical Assistant - OB/GYN

Amergis HealthcareStaffing is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for performing duties underthe direction of a physician to assist in the examination and treatment ofpatients in an OB/GYN Clinic.

Position Details:

• Position: Medical Assistant – OB/GYN
• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Contract Length: 13 week contract; opportunity for permanent placement
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p, 40 hours/week
• 2+ years recent experience as a Medical Assistant required
• OB/GYN experience highly preferred
• Experience in out-patient setting; urgent care, internal medicine, and/or family medicine
• Experience administering vaccines and injections required

Responsibilities:

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information on patient’s charts
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
• Chaperones and assists physicians with all patient examinations and procedures
• Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment
• Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
• Operates x-ray, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests
• Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests
• Schedules appointments, receives money for bills, keeps x-ray and other medical records, performs secretarial tasks, and completes insurance forms
• May key data into computer to maintain office and patient records
• May keep billing records, enter financial transactions into bookkeeping ledgers and computer, and mail monthly statements to patients
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; certification preferred
• Relevant certification/ license
• High School diploma or its equivalent
• Full command, verbal and written, of the English language
• Good telephone communication skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of medical procedures
• Knowledge of clerical functions
• Current CPR card (if applicable)
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray (if applicable)
• Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Next Steps:

• For more details on this position, press “apply” and submit your resume. We’ll review your resume and reach out to you to schedule a phone screen
• Resumes can also be sent directly to Maria Battaglia, mabattag@amergis.com