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Medical Assistant II- OB/GYN

University of Maryland Emergency Medicine

#CPR Certification #Vital Signs #Phlebotomy #Medical Assistant #Injections #Venipuncture #Specimen Collection #Diagnostic Testing #Medical Office Experience

Quick overview

Essential functions include gathering patient history, preparing patients for examinations, performing routine office testing such as phlebotomy and vital signs, and assisting providers with procedures and specimen collection. The role also involves administering medications and clarifying patient instructions with empathy.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED preferred, along with two to three years of medical assisting and medical office experience. Required qualifications include Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program and current CPR certification, demonstrating skill in venipuncture.

high schoolprofessional certificateCPR CertificationPhlebotomyVenipunctureSpecimen CollectionMedical AssistingVision TestingUrinalysisBlood Pressure MeasurementPatient History TakingHearing ScreeningInjection AdministrationAssisting ProceduresMinor Surgical ProceduresPulmonary Function Testing

Job description

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 patient specimens for diagnostic testing which would indicate the MA should also assist with obtaining cultures from rectums, vagina, anus, stool, wounds, throat biopsy specimens, etc.
Administers and documents injections and other medications given.
Assists provider with clarification of patient instruction such as, diagnostic test preparation, and medication administration.
Exhibits compassion and empathy for all patients and families at all times.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
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.
Medical Assistant certification (such as NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, AMT, etc.) is required.
Demonstrated skill in venipuncture.
Graduation from an accredited training program (school) or 3-5 years of supervised work experience in a medical setting.
Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines.
CPR certification required.

Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position.
Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.
Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications.

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