Medical Office Assistant III- Medicine

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff in delivering exceptional patient care. In this vital role, you will perform a variety of tasks, from taking vitals and administering injections to managing front desk operations and ensuring smooth patient flow. You will be part of a dynamic team that values patient interaction and strives for excellence in medical assistance. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient lives and possess the necessary certifications, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in patient registration and CPR.
• 5+ years of experience in a medical office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nursing staff in patient care activities.
• Perform front desk duties including patient registration and scheduling.
• Conduct routine office tests and assist with minor procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Assistant Certification

Customer Service Skills

Data Entry Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

PC Proficiency

Knowledge of GE, EPIC or Similar Systems

Basic Accounting Principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Accredited Medical Assistant Program

CPR Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records 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.

ESSENTIAL 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.

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