Medical Office Assistant I - Surgery - Largo OBL

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Faculty Physicians is seeking a Medical Office Assistant I to support physicians and nursing staff in surgical care. This full-time position involves patient care activities, clerical duties, and requires a Medical Assistant certification. Ideal candidates should exhibit strong customer service skills and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be fully certified in patient registration.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients.
• Performs patient care activities including taking vitals and giving injections.
• Maintains nurses' stations, exam and procedure rooms.

Skills

Customer service skills

Data entry skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Medical Assistant certification required

Tools

GE, EPIC or similar computerized billing system

Job description

Medical Office Assistant I - Surgery - Largo OBL

Medical Office Assistant I - Surgery - Largo OBL

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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

• 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 blood and urine specimens.
• Administers and documents injections and other medications given.
• Assists provider with clarification of patient instruction such as, diagnostic test preparation, and medication administration.
• Exhibits compassion and empathy for all patients and families at all times.
• 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. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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