Medical Assistant III- Dermatology

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

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist physicians and nursing staff with patient care, chart management, and patient flow. This position requires a Medical Assistant certification, a high school diploma, and experience in medical assisting, preferably in Dermatology. Responsibilities include assisting with patient exams, performing routine office testing, and documenting medical histories. The role offers a comprehensive rewards package that supports employees' lives and careers.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 5+ years of supervised work experience in a medical setting.
• 5+ years of medical assisting and medical office experience, with 2+ years of specialty experience.
• 5 years of Dermatology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and nursing staff with patient care and flow.
• Performs delegated medical tasks and other duties as assigned.
• Gathers and documents patient history in the medical record.

Skills

Skill in venipuncture

CPR certification

Education

Medical Assistant certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible for assisting physicians and nursing staff with patient care. Responsible for chart management and patient flow. Performs delegated medical tasks and may perform clerical duties. 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; and other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Medical Assistant certification required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (school) or 5 plus years of supervised work experience in a medical setting.
• 5 or more years medical assisting and medical office experience and 2 or more years of specialty experience
• 5 years Dermatology experience preferred
• Demonstrated skill in venipuncture preferred
• CPR certification is 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