Medical Office Assistant II - Medicine

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Medical assistant to perform clerical duties in a medical office including such functions as complete demographic and insurance registration, charge entry, scheduling patients and/or verifying insurance information. Clinically assist with triaging patient records, assist with patient medication authorizations/ appeals. 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 assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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 blood and urine specimens.

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.
• Two to three years related medical office experience.
• Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines.
• General understanding and application of basic accounting principles
• PC proficiency.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Accurate data entry skills.
• Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and pre-authorization.
• CPR certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of GE, EPIC or similar computerized billing system.
• Medical terminology 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 blood and urine specimens.

Benefits

• University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees