Medical Assistant (Part-Time)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Personal leave

Sick time

Health insurance

Tuition remission

Flexible schedule

Telework options

Job summary

The Institute of Human Virology (IHV) in Baltimore is recruiting a part-time Medical Assistant (32 hours per week) to support clinical and clerical patient care under supervision. The role includes assisting with examinations, routine testing, medication administration, and patient instruction clarification.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including pension, paid leave, holidays, health insurance, tuition remission, flexible schedules, and teleworking options where applicable,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and infection control.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and operate standard office/medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Elicits and documents patient's chief complaint.
• Prepares patient and assists with examination.
• Performs routine office testing and basic examinations.
• Assists with minor surgical procedures and diagnostic procedures.
• Prepares and administers medications, records doses.
• Clarifies patient instructions for tests and medications.
• Draws blood and processes lab specimens.
• Maintains examination and treatment areas and sterilizes instruments.
• Performs clerical duties including phones, scheduling, and patient flow.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Infection control

Medication administration

Patient communication

Medical equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED and MA program

Job description

The Institute of Human Virology (IHV) is recruiting for aPart-Time Medical Assistant. Under direct supervision, theMedical Assistant assists medical personnel with the clinical andclerical responsibilities of patient care.

*This is a part-time (32 hours per week) position.

Benefits: Non-Exempt Regular

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, alongwith additional exciting perks that employees cantake advantage of. This position participates in a retirementprogram (pension), effective on your date of hire. Non-exemptregular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that startswith 14 days of vacation accrued per year, 15 paid holidays, 3personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time forcommunity service; comprehensive health insurance; professionallearning and development programs; tuition remission for employeesand their dependents at any University System of Maryland school;and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicableper job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of theUniversity System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties:

1. Elicits and documents patient's chief complaint.
2. Prepares patient and assists with examination.
3. Performs routine office testing such as blood pressure, vision,hearing, urinalysis, electrocardiogram, rapid strep screen,dextrostix, and spun hematocrit.
4. Assists with minor surgical and other procedures such assigmoidoscopy, colposcopy, liquid nitrogen therapy, and pelvicexamination.
5. Prepares and administers medications including injections asdirected. Keeps records of medication given.
6. Assists with clarification of patient instructions ondiagnostic test preparation and medication administration.
7. Draws blood, collects and processes laboratory specimens, andrecords results.
8. Prepares and maintains examination and treatment areasincluding necessary supplies. Sterilized instruments andequipment.
9. Performs clerical duties such as answering phones, greeting,and directing clients, scheduling, and monitoring appointments,obtaining, and processing information.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is toprovide a representative summary of the major duties andresponsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other relatedduties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may varybased upon departmental needs.

Qualifications :

Education: High School Diploma or GED and successfulcompletion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: General knowledge of the principles of aseptic techniques andinfection control including blood and body fluid precautions.General knowledge, skill and ability to administer medications,assist with treatments, and operate medical equipment. Generalknowledge of and ability to meet the requirements for compliancewith confidentiality of records and communications regardingclients. Skill and ability to use aseptic and sterile techniques;to interact with the public, health care providers, agencies, andfacilities. Ability to perform extensive standing and walking; tocommunicate effectively both orally and in writing; to operatestandard office equipment.

Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional relatedexperience and formal education in which one has gained theknowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance ofthe work of the job class may be substituted for the education orexperience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 collegecredits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medicalinquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability toperform the job. Employees in this job class may be subject topre-employment and random drug testing.

Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit(Union).

Pro-Rated Hiring Range (@ .80 FTE/32 hrs. per week): $38,080 -$40,000, commensurate with education and experience

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforceand is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or nationalorigin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical ormental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, orany other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for adisability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), duringany part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [e-mail]. Please note thatonly inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonableaccommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discriminationin any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for moreinformation.