Medical Assistant Supervisor- Dermatology

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Supervises clinical and other administrative functions of an ambulatory site. Assists physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients. Performs various patient care activities, including assisting with patient flow, taking vitals, giving injections, and other needs as required. Maintains nurses’ stations, exam and procedure rooms. May direct the activities of Lead Medical Assistant and Medical Assistants; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Current Medical Assistant and CPR certification required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program such as NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, AMT, etc.
• At least 5 years medical assisting and medical office experience required
• Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Provides the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care activities such as routine office testing, patient history and chief complaint intake, administration of medication, assists with procedures and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Orients and trains Medical Assistants.
• Monitors performances of Medical Assistants.
• Serves as a resource for Medical Assistants.
• Recommends staffing levels, selects and assigns staff, evaluates performance, evaluates and tests competencies (as applicable), provides orientation, training and continuing education of staff, and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by; complying with all applicable safety regulations; learns the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reports actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifies opportunities to standardize processes and “error proof” systems that will lead to increased safety; and participates in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned to include clinical rotation to various clinical areas and MA clinical coverage as needed.

Benefits

• University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employee’s life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits

What This Job Offers

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