Experienced Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Procedures

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians in Maryland is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff with patient care and chart management. This role requires venipuncture skills, CPR certification, and a formal medical assisting credential, with five+ years of supervised clinical experience preferred.

The position involves pre-exam preparation, routine clinical testing, assisting with procedures, specimen collection, and ongoing adherence to department SOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited training program in medical assisting.
• 5+ years of supervised work experience in a medical setting.
• Medical Assistant certification (NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, AMT, etc.) is required.
• Demonstrated venipuncture skill.
• Ability to perform medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record.
• Follows guidelines to obtain testing based on chief complaint prior to exam; prepares patient for examination.
• Performs routine office testing (phlebotomy, sweat/hydration tests, urinalysis, vision/hearing, pulmonary function, temp, pulse, BP).
• Assists provider with procedures and minor surgical procedures.
• Obtains patient specimens for diagnostic testing (cultures from various sites as needed).

Skills

Venipuncture

CPR certification

Medical assisting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited training program

Job description

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians in Maryland is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff with patient care and chart management. This role requires venipuncture skills, CPR certification, and a formal medical assisting credential, with five+ years of supervised clinical experience preferred.

The position involves pre-exam preparation, routine clinical testing, assisting with procedures, specimen collection, and ongoing adherence to department SOPs.