Medical Assistant II- OB/GYN

Faculty Physicians Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff, perform routine clinic testing, take vital signs, and help with patient education and workflow.

The role requires completion of an accredited MA program, CPR, and MA certification, with 2–3 years of medical office experience; strong venipuncture skills highly valued.

Qualifications

• Two to three years medical assisting and medical office experience.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record.
• Obtains necessary patient specimens and assists with collecting cultures as needed.
• Performs routine office testing such as phlebotomy, urinalysis, vision and hearing screening.
• Assists with procedures and minor surgeries and with diagnostic test prep.
• Administers and documents injections and other medications.
• Maintains patient flow, educates patients, and supports chart review and record filing.
• Exhibits compassion and empathy for patients and families.

Skills

Venipuncture

CPR certification

Patient education

Education

GED or high school diploma

Accredited Medical Assistant Program completion

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

UMPB - Professional Bldg.
Baltimore, MD 21201, USA

Description

Duties will include: assisting physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients; assisting in performing ancillary testing/services for patients; assisting with the monitoring of patient flow; assisting with patient exams; obtaining vital signs; reviewing charts prior to delivering care; providing clear patient education and instructions; administering medications properly; assisting with daily/weekly clinical duties (room stocking, cleaning, etc.); assisting in creating and filing medical records; and other duties as assigned.

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.
• Assists provider with clarification of patient instruction such as, diagnostic test preparation, and medication administration.
• Exhibits compassion and empathy for all patients and families at all times.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Two to three years medical assisting and medical office experience.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution.
• Medical Assistant certification (such as NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, AMT, etc.) is required.
• Demonstrated skill in venipuncture.
• CPR certification is required.

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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