Medical Assistant II, Primary Care

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support patient care at our Towson location. Under supervision, you will assist in delivering care, perform delegated tasks, and support nursing staff while utilizing the EMR for documentation.

You will also handle medication storage access and transport as needed. This role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and leadership within the clinical team, with opportunities to contribute to daily patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Special circumstances may be considered with HR/Dept Director vetting (1 year or 2 years supervised MA experience).

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of patient care under on-site supervision.
• Perform delegated medical tasks and assist providers and nursing staff.
• Use EMR for documentation.
• Access medication storage areas and transport medications as needed.
• Participate in day-to-day operations and patient flow; support MA I.
• Demonstrate leadership via collaboration, teamwork, and accountability.

Skills

Aseptic/sterile technique

Vital signs collection

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program

Current BLS certification

Job description

Job Requirements

Under direct supervision of the on-site provider, assists in the delivery of patient care. Performs delegated medical tasks, assists providers and nursing staff with patient care and may perform clerical duties. This position will utilize the electronic medical record (EMR) for documentation purposes. Fulfillment of job duties requires access to medication storage areas and to transport medications to/ from medication storage and delivery areas. Fully participate in the day-to-day operations and patient flow and acts as a resource for Medical Assistant I. Demonstrates leadership by collaboration, teamwork, communication, accountability, customer service, and advanced knowledge of clinical skills.

Location

7505 Osler Drive, Suite 405 Towson, MD 21204

Schedule

Monday-Thursday 8a-4:30p; Friday 7:30-3p

Education & Experience - Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.


• Special circumstances to consider an exception may include: (1 year of supervised work experience in a medical assisting field within the last 3 years; or 2 years of supervised work experience in a medical assisting field within the last 5 years). These should be vetted by Human Resources Director and Department Director.


• Current BLS certification.

Education & Experience - Preferred

• Medical Assistant certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.


• Knowledge of blood and body fluid precautions.


• Ability to perform basic clinical skills such as obtaining vital signs.


• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, team members within the practice, and other members of the organization.


• Demonstrates ability to work on a team and effectively communicate with colleagues and patients.