Medical Assistant III - Medicine (Westminster)

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians Incorporated; Reisterstown (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff in providing exceptional patient care. This role involves managing patient flow, performing delegated medical tasks, and ensuring efficient chart management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical assisting, with excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain both paper and electronic filing systems. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a real difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification and experience in medical office preferred.
• 5+ years in medical assisting with specialty experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and manage patient flow.
• Edit and format documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain filing systems and summarize incoming correspondence.

Skills

Patient Care Assistance

Chart Management

Clerical Duties

Document Editing and Formatting

Information Research and Analysis

Communication Skills

Filing Systems Management

Venipuncture

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Completion of Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records System

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Edits, formats, and reviews a variety of documents and materials created by others. Proofreads for grammatical, typographical and basic content error.
• Converts rough copy and drafts to final version quality reports, presentations, and documents. Includes incorporating edits from multiple reviewers, adding graphics and effects to presentations, and applying campus style guidelines.
• Drafts and signs routine correspondence and replies to inquiries which do not require technical program knowledge.
• Develops, implements, and maintains paper and electronic filing systems which meet department needs and satisfy requirements for retention and information security. Enters, updates, and retrieves information as needed. Creates reports as needed.
• Researches, analyzes, and summarizes information and source materials for reports independently and communicates findings orally and in writing.
• Receives and reads incoming correspondence and information. Summarizes and prioritizes review of correspondence. Screens out items to be handled personally and forwards remainder with necessary background material.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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