Lead Medical Assistant- Orthopaedics

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians Incorporated; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff at their Baltimore location. The role encompasses patient care duties including taking vitals, administering medications, and assisting with exams and procedures. Eligible candidates should have a Medical Assistant certification and substantial experience in a medical office environment.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification required.
• 6+ years medical assisting experience and 3+ years specialty experience.
• Ability to perform responsibilities under state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nursing staff in patient care activities.
• Perform routine office testing and assist with procedures.
• Document injections and medications administered.

Skills

Patient care

Taking vitals

Injection administration

CPR

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job 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 FUNCTIONS

• Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists provider with procedures and minor surgical procedures.
• 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.
• Administers and documents injections and other medications given.

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 geographical 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 employee’s life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits

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About the company

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. is made up of more than 1,000 faculty members from the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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