Medical Assistant

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. We help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, family planning options, and sexuality.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Exhibit excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Assist during medical examination.
• Prepares for next day appointments (confirmation calls, insurance verification).
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software.
• Working knowledge of Epic highly preferred.
• Work with Others: Medical Assistants have contact with employees, patients, and outside agencies, furnishing and obtaining information. Requires a cooperative and courteous attitude, as well as excellent phone and communication skills.

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.