Job Description

upervises clinical and other administrative functions of an ambulatory site. Assists physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients. Performs various patient care activities, including assisting with patient flow, taking vitals, giving injections, and other needs as required. Maintains nurses’ stations, exam and procedure rooms. May direct the activities of Lead Medical Assistant and Medical Assistants; and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Current Medical Assistant and CPR certification required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program such as NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, AMT, etc.
• At least 5 years medical assisting and medical office experience required
• Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs. Provides the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.
2. Performs patient care activities such as routine office testing, patient history and chief complaint intake, administration of medication, assists with procedures and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
3. Orients and trains Medical Assistants. Monitors performances of Medical Assistants. Serves as a resource for Medical Assistants.
4. Recommends staffing levels, selects and assigns staff, evaluates performance, evaluates and tests competencies (as applicable), provides orientation, training and continuing education of staff, and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions.
5. Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by; complying with all applicable safety regulations; learns the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reports actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifies opportunities to standardize processes and “error proof” systems that will lead to increased safety; and participates in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
6. Performs other duties as assigned to include clinical rotation to various clinical areas and MA clinical coverage as needed.

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