Medical Office Assistant II - Medicine

University of Maryland Emergency Medicine • 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.

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.
• Knowledge of GE, EPIC or similar computerized billing system.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• CPR certification is required.

Nice To Haves

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

What This Job Offers

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