Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant – Surgical

Germantown, MD

Pay From: $24 per hour

• 3 plus years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in a surgical setting
• Experience sterilizing instruments (preferred)
• BLS certification
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience
• Certified or Registered as a Medical Assistant
• Strong communication skills
• Experience working with Electronic Medical Records

• Working in pre‑op and PACU to check patients in and prepare them for procedures
• Giving patients discharge instructions; as well as communicating with their families about follow‑up care
• Sterilizing instruments and prepping trays for surgeries
• Escort patients to exam rooms and preparing them for examinations, reviewing patient statuses and assisting in obtaining patient data required for procedures
• Support the practice by assisting the physicians, nurses and other personnel by obtaining vital signs, lab specimens (venipuncture, urine) and EKG's as needed
• Preparing specimens for the lab
• Foster efficient patient throughput, deliver excellent customer service, and establish and maintain an organized professional environment
• Assist the physician in treatments and procedures and ensure physician orders are completed in a timely manner
• Maintain sensitivity and awareness of cultural and religious diversity when addressing patients, visitors, co‑workers and other customers
• Participate in our supportive and team‑oriented environment
• Prepare patients for surgeries and orient patient/family to the environment
• Assist with disinfecting exam rooms and other clinical workspace between patient use
• Assist patients with way finding and transport (e.g., wheelchair) throughout the site
• Assist in managing patient information, uploading CD images & making copies of pertinent exams
• Assist with patient rooming tasks (i.e., medical history, vital signs, pulse oximeter readings, height/weight, temperature, etc.)
• Assist with stocking exam rooms
• Ensure patient care areas are neat and presentable
• Additional responsibilities as directed

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.