Medical Assistant II- OB/GYN
University of Maryland Emergency Medicine
- Location
- Onsite (Baltimore, MD)
- Compensation
- $35k - $52k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
The University of Maryland Emergency Medicine department seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff in an OB/GYN setting. The role involves performing clinical duties, patient exams, and maintaining medical records within a preeminent academic emergency medicine team.
Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Career development
Full job details
Duties will include: assisting physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients; assisting in performing ancillary testing/services for patients; assisting with the monitoring of patient flow; assisting with patient exams; obtaining vital signs; reviewing charts prior to delivering care; providing clear patient education and instructions; administering medications properly; assisting with daily/weekly clinical duties (room stocking, cleaning, etc.); assisting in creating and filing medical records; 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 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.
- 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 EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
- Graduation from an accredited training program (school)
- 3-5 years of supervised work experience in a medical setting. Exemptions will be vetted by Human Resources Director and Department Director.
- Medical Assistant certification (such as NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, AMT, etc.) is required.
- Demonstrated skill in venipuncture.
- Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines.
- CPR certification 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