Medical Office Assistant III (Brandywine/Largo)

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians Incorporated; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist physicians and nursing staff in patient care. Responsibilities include taking vitals, administering injections, and performing clerical duties. The ideal candidate will have Medical Assistant certification and several years of experience in a medical office setting.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years related medical office experience.
• Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines.
• Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and pre-authorization.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients.
• Performs various patient care activities including taking vitals and giving injections.
• Performs front desk and clerical duties in a medical office.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Entry

Medical Terminology

PC Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

CPR certification

Tools

GE, EPIC or similar computerized billing system

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
• 5 or more years related medical office experience
• 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. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer
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