Medical Assistant I, PRN, Float

University of Maryland Medical System; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Maryland is looking for a Medical Assistant to support various clinics in a per diem capacity. The candidate will assist physicians with exams, manage patient records, and handle clinical procedures in a collaborative environment. Ideal applicants will possess a high school diploma, BLS certification, and strong communication skills to support patient care effectively.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year back office experience or successful completion of a formal medical assistant training program.
• Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician during physical exams and procedures.
• Maintains patient charts and ensures information is filed/scanned accurately.
• Takes vitals on all patients including height, weight, blood pressure and temperature.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer orientation

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma

Completion of medical assistant training program

Current BLS certification

Job description

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Company Description

Company Description

At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Job Description

Under moderate supervision performs a variety of front and back office duties in the clinic. Provides initial preparation of patients prior to the physician’s encounter; assists physician in patient care activities; performs procedures under the supervision of physician; provides health education under the supervision of physician.

Job Description

PER DIEM 0.0 FTE

Mon- Fri 8am-430pm

Floats between numerous practices from Cambridge to Chestertown

Principal Responsibilities And Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Assists physician during physical exams and procedures.
• Ensures that charts for outside physicians are prepared for that day with appropriate forms and documentation.
• Assists staff with scheduling appointments, requesting medical information, test results, photocopying, filing and other tasks as assigned.
• Assists with obtaining authorizations or referrals needed.
• Maintains patient charts and ensures information is filed/scanned accurately.
• Functions as a collaborative team member; demonstrated commitment to group goals and teamwork.
• Takes vitals on all patients to include height, weight, blood pressure and temperature.
• Completes patient history, medication documentation, and other orders as instructed by the provider.
• Performs point of care testing, phlebotomy and specimen collection, assists the providers with basic routine tests, injections and procedures (ECGs, Blood Glucose, etc.).
• Maintains clinical equipment and notifies management of issues or concerns.
• Operates equipment in a safe and competent manner.
• Enters other pertinent patient data into EMR as requested by the provider.
• Accurately documents point of care results to ensure charges are sent by the close of business.
• Works within scope and with providers to answer patient phone questions and complete refill encounters with appropriate documentation in the chart or EMR.
• Answers phones, screens calls, and communicates messages accurately and in a timely manner.
• Restocks and prepares exam rooms for the next day according to par levels. Notifies staff member responsible for ordering supplies when
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year back office experience or successful completion of a formal medical assistant training program required.
• Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• CNA can train in position as MA
• Ability to interact with personnel of all levels within the organization and work within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Interpersonal skills, customer orientation and an outgoing and pleasant demeanor.
• Prior experience and demonstrated competence with patient or customer information systems.
• Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels hospital staff, patients, visitors, and levels of staff.
  
  
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $19.50- $27.31
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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