Lead Medical Assistant - OB/GYN (Mid-Town -MTC Tower)

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant for the OB/GYN unit in Mid-Town, MTC Tower. The role is on-site in Baltimore, requiring a Medical Assistant certification and extensive experience in medical offices and specialty clinics.

The MA will support physicians and nursing staff, perform routine tests and injections, and assist with patient flow and education, ensuring compassionate, compliant patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification is required.
• Completion of an accredited MA program is required.
• 6+ years medical assisting and 3+ years of specialty experience.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document brief patient history in the medical record.
• Prepare patient for examination per guidelines and prior testing.
• Perform routine office testing (phlebotomy, urinalysis, vitals, etc.).
• Assist provider with procedures and minor surgical procedures.
• Obtain specimens for diagnostic testing as needed.
• Administer and document injections and medications.
• Explain tests and medications to patients as instructed.
• Provide compassionate care to patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Lead Medical Assistant - OB/GYN (Mid-Town -MTC Tower)

Job Category: Clinical Technicians

Requisition Number: LEADM009885

• Posted : September 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $21.25 USD to $31.92 USD

Locations

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Baltimore, MD 21201, USA

Description

Assists physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients. Performs various patient care activities, including assisting with patient flow, taking vitals, giving injections, and other needs as required. Maintains nurses’ stations, exam and procedure rooms. May direct the activities of other Medical Assistants. Where the electronic system is in use, this position will utilize the system as documented in the department and/or FPI standard operating procedure and process.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Medical Assistant certification required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• 6 or more years medical assisting and medical office experience and 3 or more years of specialty experience
• Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines
• CPR certification required

Essential Job Functions

• 1. Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record.
• 2. Follows established guidelines to obtain necessary testing based on the chief complaint prior to the exam. Prepares patient for examination by the health care provider.
• 3. Performs routine office testing, including but not limited to; phlebotomy, sweat and hydration tests, urinalysis, vision testing, hearing screening, pulmonary function testing, temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
• 4. Assists provider with procedures and minor surgical procedures.
• 5. Obtains necessary patient specimens for diagnostic testing which would indicate the MA should also assist with obtaining cultures from rectums, vagina, anus, stool, wounds, throat biopsy specimens, etc.
• 6. Administers and documents injections and other medications given.
• 7. Assists provider with clarification of patient instruction such as, diagnostic test preparation, and medication administration.
• 8. Exhibits compassion and empathy for all patients and families at all times.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

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