Medical Office Assistant II - Surgery

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. Performs various front desk and clerical duties in a medical office including such functions as complete demographic and insurance registration, charge entry, scheduling patients and/or verifying insurance information. Must be fully certified in patient registration. 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.Essential FunctionsGathers 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.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 EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferredGraduation from an accredited training program (school) or 3-5 years of supervised work experience in a medical setting. Exemptions will be vetted by Human Resources Director and Department Director.Medical Assistant certification (such as NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, AMT, etc.) is requiredDemonstrated skill in venipunctureAbility to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelinesCPR certification requiredGeneral understanding and application of basic accounting principlesPC proficiencyStrong customer service skillsAccurate data entry skillsCurrent knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and pre-authorizationKnowledge of GE, EPIC or similar computerized billing systemMedical terminology preferredTotal RewardsThe 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. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits.