Medical Office Assistant II- Pediatrics

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in Lutherville. In this role, you will assist physicians and nursing staff with patient care, manage clerical duties, and ensure smooth patient flow. The ideal candidate will possess a Medical Assistant certification and have experience in a medical office setting. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to patient care while working in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and personal impact. Join a team that prioritizes health and career development, making a real difference in the lives of patients.

Benefits

Employee Benefits

Health support

Career development opportunities

Retirement support

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification and CPR certification required.
• 2-3 years of related medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nursing staff in patient care activities.
• Perform front desk and clerical duties in a medical office.

Skills

Team Player

Critical Thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant Program

CPR certification

Tools

GE

EPIC

computerized billing system

Job description

Peds at Lutherville
1302 Bellona Avenue
Lutherville, MD 21093, USA

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 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
• Two to three years related medical office experience
• General understanding and application of basic accounting principles
• 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

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: Employee Benefits.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Critical Thinking: Intermediate

Behaviors

Required

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Required

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization