Lead Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Coordination

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support on-site patient care under supervision. The role involves assisting providers and nursing staff, documentation in EMR, and transport of medications within storage areas.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and customer service in a fast-paced clinic. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and may have

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Special circumstances to consider an exception: 1 year of supervised work experience in a medical assisting field within the last 3 years; or 2 years in the last 5 years.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Greets patients in courteous, friendly, respectful and professional manner, maintaining eye contact when appropriate.
• Follows communication protocols and responds to questions/concerns, pursuing service recovery when needed.
• Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the EMR; completes patient questionnaires and health screenings.
• Prepares patient for examination and records vital signs and risk screenings per policy.
• Performs routine clinical testing (blood/urine, vision, hearing, EKG) as indicated.
• Performs high-level disinfection of equipment and environment.
• Stocks/restocks supplies and ensures tools are ready for use.
• Participates in clinic huddles, staff meetings, and competency development.
• Administers select medications and injections under supervision; supports vaccination programs.
• May assist with front desk duties like check-in/out and phone calls.

Skills

Clinical patient care

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Patient education

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Special circumstances to consider an exception: 1 year of supervised work experience in a medical assisting field within the last 3 years; or 2 years in the last 5 years

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support on-site patient care under supervision. The role involves assisting providers and nursing staff, documentation in EMR, and transport of medications within storage areas.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and customer service in a fast-paced clinic. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and may have