Job Description

This position is for medical students in a gap year. Under direct clinical supervision of the on-site physician, assists in the delivery of patient care. Performs delegated medical tasks, assists physician and nursing staff with patient care and may perform clerical duties. Where electronic system is in use, will utilize the EMR for documentation purposes. Under direct operational supervision of the manager or designee, participates in the day to operations and patient flow; and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is required.
• Currently enrolled in medical school and taking a 1 year gap year
• CPR certification is required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record/EMR.
2. Follows established clinic workflows to facilitate efficiency and timely service to patients.
3. Prepares patient for examination by the health care provider. Performs and documents vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and risk screening on all patients per hospital policy. Reports out of range values in vital signs and risk screening to the provider.
4. Performs routine clinic testing, including but not limited to: point of care testing, hearing screening, pulse oximetry, etc. Follows established guidelines or protocols where applicable.
5. Provides pre-printed patient education /material as directed by physician.
6. Exhibits compassion and empathy for all patients and families at all times.

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 geographical location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/ training and other qualifications. 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