Medical Assistant I

University of Maryland Emergency Medicine • Baltimore, MD

1d • $31,500 - $47,300

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I assists physicians and nursing staff with patient care, schedules appointments, manages charts, and performs delegated medical tasks and, as needed, clerical duties. When an electronic system is in use, the position uses it in accordance with departmental and/or FPI standard operating procedures and processes. Other duties may be assigned.

The posting includes two versions of the education and experience criteria. It states that a high school diploma or GED is preferred; candidates must graduate from an accredited training program or have five or more years of supervised work experience in a medical setting. An earlier version specifies two years of supervised medical-setting experience. Exemptions are vetted by the Human Resources Director and Department Director. Medical Assistant certification and CPR certification are required, as is demonstrated venipuncture skill and the ability to perform medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines.

University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. describes a total rewards package supporting employees’ life, career, and retirement. Salary depends on factors including location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility, education, training, and other qualifications. The posting refers candidates to the employer’s benefits information page.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited training program or five or more years of supervised work experience in a medical setting; an earlier version of the posting specifies two years of supervised experience. Exemptions are vetted by the Human Resources Director and Department Director.
• Medical Assistant certification, such as NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, or AMT, is required.
• Demonstrated skill in venipuncture.
• Ability to perform medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines.
• CPR certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

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 in accordance with departmental and/or FPI standard operating procedures and processes when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The employer describes a total rewards package supporting employees’ life, career, and retirement; details are linked on the employer’s benefits page.

What This Job Offers

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