Medical Assistant - Dare to Care Too - Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:30:58 -0600

Company Description

Dare to Care too is a Multi Specialty Practice that serves the Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia area by providing a wide range of services including but not limited to the assessment and treatment of children ages six (6) and older and adults with physical and behavioral health disorders utilizing a comprehensive approach.

Consideration and customer care and empowerment is extremely important to us and we seek team members who share these ideals.

Job Description

The right Candidate must be a service oriented individual trained as a Medical Assistant. They must be someone who is organized and is be able to work within their scope of training. Must be able to identify medical and psychiatric emergencies both through phone triage and in person interactions. They must be able to report and document per company policy.

The candidate

must posses medical assistant training and national certification or be eligible to sit for the exam within ninety days of hire and be willing to learn and grow with the organization.

Must be able to efficiently and effectively manage a multi-phone line system and triage clients based on need.

Must be able to coordinate clinic services and coordinate medical care with providers in the community if and when needed.

Must be familiar with clinic operations or be willing to learn and be able to navigate care concerns with clients and team members.

Must possess characteristics that would foster therapeutic alliances with the clients which promote their overall wellbeing.

Must be familiar with collecting co-pays, billing procedures or be willing to learn.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Greet client visitors and employees entering the office.

• Operate a multi-line phone system, including screening calls and taking messages.

• Navigate and manage confidential data in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

• Assist in the coordination of care for Clients and providers

• Schedule appointments for clients.

• Communicate with outside entities such as medical or psychiatric providers, on behalf of the Practice.

• Provide patient mobility assistance, as requested.

• Provide administrative support by collecting and distributing faxes, document filing, creating/maintaining documents in Microsoft Office, copying.

• Manage client flow ensuring enough time for client and family education as needed.

• Document procedures and interactions in clients’ medical record.

• Complete Laboratory requisition functions to allow for appropriate service delivery

• Navigate and complete medication prior authorization requests as needed

• Complete phlebotomy and associated services when assigned per training and scope

• Participate in continuing education, required meetings, and on committees as requested.

• Liaise with pharmacies and insurance companies, as required.

• Meets routine and urgent patient needs by observing for and reporting symptoms during scheduled medications checks and on a walk-in basis.

• Provides ongoing health status for all clients by obtaining and recording their vital signs when necessary.

• Maintains the confidentiality of consumers at all times and operates within the Code of Ethics of the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

Must be a certified or registered as a medical assistant by a national accrediting body or eligible.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent computer skills, to include operating Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Must be able to successfully type and navigate an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Must possess characteristics that would foster therapeutic alliances with the Consumers which promote their overall wellbeing.

Ability to perform amicably in an environment serving those with behavioral health disorders with excellent customer service.

Must be able to respect client/consumer confidentiality.

Ability to exhibit a high level of organizational skills.

Must be able to prioritize and multi-task.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Physical Demands: The position requires moderate physical effort on a daily basis such as walking, bending, stooping and standing for periods of time.

must be able to push a wheelchair if needed or lift up to 50lbs

Citizenship or authorized to work in the United States.

Additional Information

Seeking optimistic and open minded individual to start immediately work schedule flexible.

average 30 hours per week to start

Flexible scheduling between 10am-8:00pm three to five days per week. some Saturday work 10am-2pm once or twice monthly may be needed.

Opportunity for growth for the right candidate.

New Graduates welcome to apply.

Being detail oriented is a plus.

Ensure accurate contact information is on Resume.

No calls please