Medical Assistant III-Pulmonary Medicine

University of Maryland Emergency Medicine•Annapolis, MD

2h•$39,500 - $59,300

About The Position

The Medical Assistant III-Pulmonary Medicine assists physicians and nursing staff with patient care, chart management, and patient flow. The position performs delegated medical tasks and may perform clerical duties. Where an electronic system is in use, the Medical Assistant uses it according to departmental and/or FPI standard operating procedures and processes. Other duties may be assigned. The role gathers and documents a brief history and chief complaint, follows established guidelines to obtain testing before examinations, and prepares patients for examination by a health care provider. It performs routine office testing, assists providers with procedures and minor surgical procedures, and obtains patient specimens for diagnostic testing. Duties may vary based on departmental needs.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited training program or school.
More than five years of supervised work experience in a medical setting; exemptions are subject to review by the Human Resources Director and Department Director.
Medical Assistant certification, such as NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, or AMT.
Demonstrated skill in venipuncture.
Ability to perform medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines.
CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

Gather and document a brief history and chief complaint in the medical record.
Follow established guidelines to obtain necessary testing based on the chief complaint before the examination.
Prepare patients for examination by the health care provider.
Perform routine office testing, including phlebotomy, sweat and hydration tests, urinalysis, vision testing, hearing screening, pulmonary function testing, and measurement of temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
Assist providers with procedures and minor surgical procedures.
Obtain patient specimens for diagnostic testing, including cultures or specimens from the rectum, vagina, anus, stool, wounds, throat, and biopsy procedures.
Assist physicians and nursing staff with patient care, chart management, and patient flow.
Use electronic systems according to departmental and/or FPI standard operating procedures and processes, where applicable.
Perform other related duties as assigned.