Job detail

Medical Office Assistant II - Department of Medicine

University of Maryland Emergency Medicine

#CPR Certification #Scheduling #Phlebotomy #Patient Care #Medical Terminology #Patient Flow #Injections #EPIC #Vitals

Quick overview

This role involves assisting physicians and nursing staff with direct patient care, including taking vitals, administering injections, and preparing patients for examinations. Additionally, the assistant manages essential front desk clerical duties such as registration, charge entry, and scheduling.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have completed an accredited Medical Assistant Program and hold current Medical Assistant certification from a recognized body, along with two to three years of related medical office experience. Required competencies include proficiency in PC use, accurate data entry, strong customer service skills, and current CPR certification.

high schoolprofessional certificateCustomer ServiceSchedulingPhlebotomyData EntryInjectionsVision TestingVitalsUrinalysisPatient FlowHearing ScreeningCharge EntryPulmonary Function TestingChief Complaint DocumentationInsurance RegistrationDemographic RegistrationElectronic System Utilization

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 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.
Assists provider with clarification of patient instruction such as, diagnostic test preparation, and medication administration.
Exhibits compassion and empathy for all patients and families at all times.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution.
Medical Assistant certification (such as NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, AMT, etc.) is required.
Two to three years related medical office experience.
Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines.

Medical Office Assistant II - Department of Medicine

Quick overview

Requirements summary

Job description

More openings at University of Maryland Emergency Medicine

More district openings

Similar live jobs