Trinity Health·Kensington, Maryland
Assists healthcare providers with patient care, examinations, and lab work in an ambulatory care setting. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, documenting data in EHR, and managing front office operations.
Employment type: Full time
Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Employment Type: Full-Time
Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Health Center - Kensington
10605 Concord Street Suite 205 Kensington, 20895
Assists the ambulatory care setting physician or other professional healthcare provider with support for patient care and examinations, including exam preparation and lab work. Performs basic medical assisting procedures necessary to provide for care, comfort and safety of patients. This position is a key role serving our community.
Show patients to exam room, interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height) and document in Electronic Health Record.
Accurately assesses patient symptoms, reactions, and physical condition and records data in the medical record.
Take any necessary labs, prepare for pick up and record in the patient electronic health record, communicate with the appropriate departments on protocol for all labs and receiving all information they need for procedures.
Properly sets up exam room and prepares patients for examinations and procedures. Assists with procedures and examinations per physician/healthcare provider preference, i.e. gynecological exams, minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies, sigmoidoscopies, casting, sterile technique procedures, and specimen preparation.
Maintain knowledge and skills of front office operations. Assists as necessary with reception, medical records, scheduling and billing functions of the office.
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requires a High School Diploma and a Medical Assistant Certification from recognized organizations like AAMA or AMT. One or more years of experience in a physician's office is preferred.
Market context
Support-services roles in Maryland are often in steady demand in hospitals and care settings because they keep daily operations and patient support running. These positions can be competitive when employers want current CNA licensure, BLS certification, and acute-care experience, along with benefits such as PTO and insurance coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Maryland CNA status and AHA BLS details before applying.