Planned Parenthood of Maryland Inc. · 9 hours ago
Medical Assistant
330 N. Howard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.50/hr - $20.29/hr
1+ years expPlanned Parenthood of Maryland is a not-for-profit family planning agency that provides high-quality, affordable reproductive health care. As a Medical Assistant, you will perform clinical and administrative support tasks to ensure efficient center operations and high-quality client services.
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
Demonstrates PPM customer service standards
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
Working knowledge of Epic Patient Management Software is a plus!
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 required
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program required
One year experience in an out-patient clinical setting, or education and experience equivalent to two (2) years of experience working in a healthcare setting performing back or front office medical assistant duties
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently required
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
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Requires a cooperative and courteous attitude, as well as excellent phone and communication skills
Applicants must pass Criminal Background Screening and the Right to Work in the United States
PPM Requires COVID-19 Vaccination as part of Employment
Preferred
Certified Medical Assistant – a plus
Working knowledge of Epic Patient Management Software is a plus
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
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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