Medical Office Assistant III (Gastroenterology)

Faculty Physicians Inc.; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Faculty Physicians Inc. in Bel Air, MD is seeking a Medical Office Assistant III (Gastroenterology) to support physicians and nursing staff in patient care and office operations. The role involves patient flow, vitals, injections, and front desk duties in a busy gastroenterology clinic.

The position requires Medical Assistant certification, CPR, and proficiency with EPIC EMR or similar systems, with compensation offered on an hourly basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification is required.
• Graduation from an accredited training program or 5+ years of supervised medical experience.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record.
• Prepares patient for examination and assists with provider procedures.
• Performs routine office testing (phlebotomy, sweat/hydration tests, urinalysis, vision/hearing checks).
• Handles front desk and clerical duties: demographic/insurance registration, charge entry, scheduling, and insurance verification.

Skills

Venipuncture

CPR certification

Patient registration

Medical terminology

Front desk duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

Accredited training program or 5+ years experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Billing system

Job description

Medical Office Assistant III (Gastroenterology)

Job Category : Clinical Technicians

Requisition Number : MEDIC009929

• Posted : October 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $18.99 USD to $28.51 USD

Locations

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FPI at Upper Ches.
Bel Air, MD 21014, USA

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.

ESSENTIAL 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.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Graduation from an accredited training program (school) or 5 plus years of supervised work experience in a medical setting. Exemptions will be vetted by Human Resources Director and Department Director
• Medical Assistant certification (such as NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, AMT, etc.) is required
• Demonstrated skill in venipuncture
• Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines
• CPR certification required
• 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

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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