Medical Assistant II- OB/GYN
University of Maryland Faculty Physicians•Baltimore, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
This position assists physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients within an OB/GYN setting. Responsibilities include performing ancillary testing, monitoring patient flow, assisting with exams, obtaining vital signs, reviewing charts, providing patient education, administering medications, and maintaining medical records. The role emphasizes compassion and empathy towards patients and families.
Requirements
- Two to three years medical assisting and medical office experience
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution
- Medical Assistant certification (such as NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, AMT, etc.) is required
- Demonstrated skill in venipuncture
- CPR certification is required
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
