Medical Assistant III: Patient Care & Workflow Lead

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff in patient care. You will manage charts, coordinate patient flow, and perform delegated clinical tasks.

In this role you may mentor clinical staff, oversee back-office workflows to ensure triage and rooming are prompt, and help document injections and procedures. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, certification, CPR,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution.
• Medical Assistant certification (e.g., NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, AMT, etc.).
• Demonstrated venipuncture skill.
• Graduation from an accredited program or 5+ years of supervised clinical work.
• Ability to perform medical assisting under state and faculty guidelines.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record.
• Follows guidelines to obtain testing prior to the exam and prepares patient.
• Perform routine office testing: phlebotomy, urinalysis, vision/hearing tests, BP, etc.
• Assists provider with procedures and minor surgical procedures.
• Collects specimens for diagnostic testing and assists with cultures as needed.
• Administers and documents injections and other medications.
• Clarifies patient instructions such as test prep and medication administration.
• Exhibits compassion for patients and families; maintains sterile equipment.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient care

Communication

Clerical duties

Mentoring staff

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program completion

Medical Assistant certification

CPR certification

5+ years supervised experience or accredited program graduation

Tools

EMR system

Job description

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff in patient care. You will manage charts, coordinate patient flow, and perform delegated clinical tasks.

In this role you may mentor clinical staff, oversee back-office workflows to ensure triage and rooming are prompt, and help document injections and procedures. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, certification, CPR,