On-site Medical Assistant III, Pulmonary Care

University of Maryland Faculty Physician's Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. in Annapolis, MD is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant III-Pulmonary Medicine.

The role supports physicians and nursing staff, manages patient flow, and handles charting and delegated clinical tasks within a department using the electronic system per SOPs. The position requires High school/GED, completion of an accredited training program, 5+ years of medical experience, and a Medical Assistant certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited training program.
• 5+ years of supervised work experience in a medical setting.
• Medical Assistant certification (NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, AMT, etc.) required
• Demonstrated venipuncture skills and CPR certification

Responsibilities

• 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 patient specimens for diagnostic testing which would indicate the MA should also assist with obtaining cultures from rectums, vagina, anus, stool, wounds, throat biopsy specimens, etc.

Skills

Patient care

Venipuncture

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma/GED

Accredited training program graduate

Medical Assistant certification (NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, AMT, etc.)

Job description

University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. in Annapolis, MD is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant III-Pulmonary Medicine.

The role supports physicians and nursing staff, manages patient flow, and handles charting and delegated clinical tasks within a department using the electronic system per SOPs. The position requires High school/GED, completion of an accredited training program, 5+ years of medical experience, and a Medical Assistant certification.