Medical Office Assistant I - Surgery - Largo OBL

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will assist physicians and nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care, performing essential clinical tasks such as taking vitals, administering injections, and managing patient flow. Your contributions will be vital in maintaining a compassionate and efficient medical environment, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care. If you are enthusiastic about healthcare and possess strong customer service skills, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow and make a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in patient registration and CPR.
• 1-2 years of medical assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care activities, including taking vitals and giving injections.
• Performs clerical duties like patient registration and scheduling.

Skills

Patient Care

Customer Service

Data Entry

Medical Terminology

Basic Accounting Principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Completion of Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Tools

GE

EPIC

PC Proficiency

Job description

Assists physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients. Performs various patient care activities, including assisting with patient flow, taking vitals, giving injections, and other needs as required. Maintains nurses' stations, exam and procedure rooms. Performs various front desk and clerical duties in a medical office including such functions as complete demographic and insurance registration, charge entry, scheduling patients and/or verifying insurance information. Must be fully certified in patient registration. 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
• Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines
• One to two years medical assisting and medical office experience preferred
• General understanding and application of basic accounting principles
• PC proficiency
• Strong customer service skills
• Accurate data entry skills
• Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and pre-authorization
• Knowledge of GE, EPIC or similar computerized billing system
• Medical terminology preferred
• CPR certification is required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Assists provider with procedures and minor surgical procedures.
5. Obtains necessary blood and urine specimens.
6. Administers and documents injections and other medications given.
7. Assists provider with clarification of patient instruction such as, diagnostic test preparation, and medication administration.
8. Exhibits compassion and empathy for all patients and families at all times.
9. Sterilizes all reusable instruments and equipment as needed.

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 geographic 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 employees' health, life, career and retirement.

Qualifications Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Registered Medical Asst.

Cert. Medical Assistant