Medical Assistant III- Orthopaedics

University of Maryland Emergency Medicine

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting physicians and nursing staff with patient care in
Columbia. Responsible for chart management and patient flow of orthopedic
patients. 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

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution
• Medical Assistant certification (such as NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, AMT, etc.) is required. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution. Special circumstances to consider an exception may include: 2 years of supervised work experience in a medical assisting field. Exemptions will be vetted by Human Resources Director and Department Director
• Demonstrated skill in venipuncture
• Graduation from an accredited training program (school) or 5 or more years of supervised work experience in a medical setting
• Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines
• CPR certification required

Responsibilities

• Assisting physicians and nursing staff with patient care
• Chart management
• Patient flow of orthopedic patients
• Performing delegated medical tasks
• Performing clerical duties
• Utilizing the electronic system as documented in the department and/or FPI standard operating procedure and process

What This Job Offers

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