PrimeCare Medical, Inc.·La Plata, Maryland
The Medical Assistant performs initial patient intake screenings, takes vital signs, and obtains lab specimens under LPN supervision. Additional duties include maintaining medical records, administering skin tests, and managing clerical tasks within the facility.
Description PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) to work full-time in the medical department at Charles County Detention Center in La Plata, MD. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under the supervision of an LPN.
This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on the job and shadowing with the nursing staff.
PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees! Standard benefits for full-time employees include: Base rate is $20.00 per hour. Shift Differential is offered in addition for second and third shift. Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision). Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match). Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of nine (9) days (or 72 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date. You are also eligible to accrue sick and safe leave benefits under Maryland’s Healthy Working Families Act (i.e., MDSSL). MDSSL accrues at a rate of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours of straight time worked, for a maximum annual accrual of sixty-four (64) hours.
In addition to the hourly pay rate, PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential, and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, as well as Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.
(Please note that the pay range is not a sliding scale based on experience; it reflects the base pay as well as the differentials offered between shifts.)
The Medical Assistant position is fast-paced, and as such, we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the Medical Assistant must also bring some clerical experience and ability to type to the position in order to be considered. Other requirements for the Clerical Medical Assistant include: Currently hold an active Medical Assistant Certification Effective communication skills Pleasant telephone manner Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Working knowledge of office equipment and medical equipment Working knowledge of medical terminology
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.
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