Medical Office Assistant III-Medicine (Nephrology)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in Baltimore. In this role, you will assist physicians and nursing staff in providing exceptional patient care, performing vital tasks such as taking vitals, administering injections, and handling clerical duties in a busy medical office. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring smooth patient flow and maintaining accurate records. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare field while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be fully certified in patient registration.
• 5+ years related medical office experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and nursing staff in patient care activities.
• Performs routine office testing and assists with minor surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Assistant Certification

Customer Service

Data Entry

Medical Terminology

Basic Accounting Principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Tools

GE

EPIC

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

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
• 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

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

Qualifications Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer
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