Medical Assistant II

University of Maryland Medical System•Easton, MD

6d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org. Shore Medical Group Outpatient Cardiology Locations: Easton/Dento At Shore Medical Group/ Primary Care, a member of the University of Maryland Medical System, you can learn, grow, and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland. Under direct clinical supervision of the on-site provider, assists in the delivery of patient care. Performs delegated medical tasks, assists providers and nursing staff with patient care and may perform clerical duties. Will utilize the electronic medical record (EMR) for documentation purposes. Fulfillment of job duties requires access to medication storage areas and to transport medications to/ from medication storage and delivery areas. Under direct supervision of the manager or designee, fully participates in the daily operations and patient flow, and acts as a resource for Medical Assistant I and Medical Assistant II. Demonstrates teamwork, leadership by collaboration, communication, accountability, customer service, and mastery of clinical skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Special circumstances that may warrant an exception include: (1) one year of supervised work experience in a medical assisting field within the last three years, or (2) two years of supervised work experience in a medical assisting field within the last five years. These should be reviewed and vetted by the Human Resources Director and the Department Director.
Current BLS certification required.
Knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
Knowledge of blood and body fluid precautions.
Ability to perform basic clinical skills such as obtaining vital signs.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, team members within the practice, and other members of the organization.
Demonstrates ability to work on a team and effectively communicate with colleagues and patients.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Responsibilities

Greets patients in courteous, friendly, respectful and professional manner always, including maintaining eye contact when appropriate.
Follows communication protocols.
Responds to customer questions/concerns/complaints and attempts resolution.
Pursues service recovery when customers’ expectations have not been met.
Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record.
Accurately complete and document patient questionnaires, health screenings, and chief complaint in the EMR, ensuring high-quality and compliant documentation that supports optimal care.
Act as a clinical resource for Medical Assistant I.
Follows established practice workflows to facilitate efficiency and timely service to patients.
Prepares patient for examination by the health care provider.
Performs and documents vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and risk screening on all patients per hospital and/ or practice policy.
Reports out of range values in vital signs and risk screening to the provider.
Assists provider with procedures
Performs routine clinical testing, including but not limited to obtaining blood and urine specimen, vision testing, hearing screening, incentive spirometry, EKG, point of care testing, and vital signs.
Follows established guidelines or protocols where applicable to obtain necessary testing based on the chief complaint prior to the exam.
Provides pre-printed patient education /material as directed by the provider.
Performs high-level disinfection of equipment instrument and environment per hospital and/ or practice procedure.
Stocks/restocks supply and exam rooms maintaining necessary supplies in clinical area.
Ensures equipment used in clinical area has a current clinical engineering sticker and is ready for use.
Provides care appropriate to the patient populations(s) served.
Assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to population-specific and age specific needs.
Provides the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.
Is aware of social drivers of health as they impact overall health of the patient and the community.
Participate in medical assistant skill development and competency evaluation.
Participates in practice-based process improvement efforts.
Active participant in clinic huddles/staff meetings.
Meets all competencies in medical assistant roles specific to the practice site.
Works independently and serves as a resource for others.
May precept new medical assistant and students within practice development
Based on established competencies, administers select medications and injections under direct supervision of provider as per hospital and/ or practice policy.
Assists in the vaccination programs, including giving injections and tracking data in an approved database.
May assist with front desk operations with oversight to include but not limited to: patient check in and check out, scanning and filing, patient phone calls, and fee disclosures.
Enhances the patient and family experience by informing of possible delays, as well as being aware of potential barriers to a positive patient experience and remediating or escalating using the chain of command
Timely review of business communication, such as In Basket, email, and telecommunications
Plays active role in compliance with regulatory and practice and/ or hospital policy requirements.
Maintains a safe environment of care and reports safety concerns.
Participates in personnel skill and competency development and training as requested by practice manager.
Responsible for self-learning; attends educational offerings and in-services independently.
Performs other duties as assigned.