Medical Assistant III - Radiology

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians•Baltimore, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting physicians and nursing staff with patient care. Responsible for chart management and patient flow. Performs delegated medical tasks and may perform clerical duties. Where the electronic system is in use, this position will utilize the system as documented in the department and/or FPI standard operating procedure and process; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited training program (school) or 5 plus years of supervised work experience in a medical setting.
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

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

Responsibilities

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.