Medical Office Assistant III: Patient Care & Front Desk

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses in patient care. Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, room preparation, and assisting with procedures in a busy medical office.

The role covers front desk tasks, insurance verification, and scheduling, with a focus on accurate data entry and strong customer service. CPR certification and MA credentials are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record.
• Obtains necessary blood and urine specimens.
• Performs routine office testing (phlebotomy, urinalysis, vision and hearing screens).
• Assists provider with procedures and minor surgical procedures.
• Maintains front desk and clerical duties including registration and scheduling.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

PC proficiency

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Medical Assistant Program completion

Medical Assistant certification

CPR certification

5+ years of supervised medical assisting experience

Tools

EPIC

GE billing system

Job description

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses in patient care. Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, room preparation, and assisting with procedures in a busy medical office.

The role covers front desk tasks, insurance verification, and scheduling, with a focus on accurate data entry and strong customer service. CPR certification and MA credentials are required.