Medical Assistant I

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Responsible for assisting physicians and nursing staff with patient care, appointment scheduling, and chart management. Performs delegated medical tasks and may perform clerical duties. When an electronic system is in use, utilizes it in accordance with department and/or FPI standard operating procedures and processes. Performs other duties as assigned.

The posting lists education and experience qualifications in two versions: high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with graduation from an accredited training program or supervised work experience in a medical setting. One version specifies two years of supervised experience; the other specifies graduation from an accredited program or five or more years of supervised experience. Any exemptions are vetted by the Human Resources Director and Department Director. Medical Assistant certification, venipuncture skill, ability to perform medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines, and CPR certification are required.

The employer describes a total rewards package supporting employees’ lives, careers, and retirement. Salary depends on factors including location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility, education, training, and other qualifications. Additional benefits information is available through the employer’s employee-benefits page.

Requirements

• 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 is required.
• Graduation from an accredited training program or supervised work experience in a medical setting; the posting gives differing pathways of two years of supervised experience or graduation from an accredited program or five or more years of supervised experience.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Any exemptions to the stated qualifications are vetted by the Human Resources Director and Department Director.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nursing staff with patient care.
• Schedule appointments and manage charts.
• Perform delegated medical tasks.
• Perform clerical duties as needed.
• Use the electronic system according to department and/or FPI standard operating procedures and processes, where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Total rewards package supporting employees’ life, career, and retirement; further benefit details are provided through the employer’s employee-benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED