Medical Office Assistant III (Gastroenterology)

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians • Bel Air, MD

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About The Position

Assists physicians and nursing staff in patient care, including supporting patient flow, taking vital signs, administering injections, and addressing other patient needs. Maintains nurses’ stations, examination rooms, and procedure rooms. Performs front-desk and clerical duties in a medical office, including demographic and insurance registration, charge entry, patient scheduling, and insurance verification. Must be fully certified in patient registration. When an electronic system is in use, follows the applicable departmental and/or FPI standard operating procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

The role gathers and documents a brief patient history and chief complaint, follows established guidelines to obtain testing before examinations, and prepares patients for examination. It performs routine office testing, obtains blood and urine specimens, assists providers with procedures and minor surgical procedures, and administers and documents injections and other medications. Duties may vary based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification is required; examples include NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, and AMT.
• Demonstrated skill in venipuncture.
• Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines.
• CPR certification is required.
• 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 a similar computerized billing system.
• Must be fully certified in patient registration.
• Graduation from an accredited training program or school, or more than five years of supervised work experience in a medical setting.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

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 necessary blood and urine specimens.
• Administer and document injections and other medications given.
• Assist with patient flow and other patient care activities, including taking vital signs.
• Maintain nurses’ stations, examination rooms, and procedure rooms.
• Perform front-desk and clerical duties, including demographic and insurance registration, charge entry, scheduling, and insurance verification.
• Use electronic systems according to applicable departmental and/or FPI standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. offers a total rewards package supporting employees’ health, life, career, and retirement. Additional information is available through the referenced employee benefits page.

What This Job Offers

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