Medical Assistant

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Medical Assistant
Job Type
Staff
Position Information
The Office of Student Health invites applicants to apply for a full-time, nonexempt, twelve-month, contractual with limited benefits.
The Medical Assistant provides assistance to medical personnel including greeting patients, taking vital signs, and performing procedures that facilitate patient care. This is an essential position in times of public health emergencies related to the campus.
Responsibilities

• Complete all tasks assigned by providers that help facilitate patient care. This
• includes but is not limited to: vital signs, screening medical questions, nebulizer treatments, giving vaccinations, distributing OTC medications under the supervision of a nurse, and follow-up calls to Assisting provider during physical exams and procedures.
• Performing point of care testing, phlebotomy and specimen collection, assisting the providers with basic routine tests, injections and procedures (Blood Glucose, etc.)
• Maintaining proper inventory (stocking) supplies in all examination rooms and ensuring all equipment is in proper working order.
• Equipment care - maintaining equipment and ensuring that equipment is cleaned and disinfected.
• Administrative Assistance - answer phones, record information in the electronic medical record (EMR). Review immunization forms for completeness, and limited clerical functions as required.
• Assist staff with scheduling appointments, requesting medical information, test results, photocopying, filing and other tasks as assigned
• Maintain patient charts and ensure information is filed/scanned accurately
• Customer service - attentive to patient and visitor needs and inquiries, with a non-judgmental attitude and acute awareness to the comfort, safety, and confidentiality of patients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Classification
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Successful completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three -five years performing a full range of medical support services in a medical setting.
• Work experience in an ambulatory health care facility.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• General knowledge of the principles of aseptic techniques and infection control including blood and body fluid precautions.
• General knowledge, skill and ability to administer medications, assist with treatments, and operate medical equipment.
• General knowledge of and ability to meet the requirements for compliance with confidentiality of records and communications regarding clients.
• Skill and ability to use aseptic and sterile techniques; to interact with the public, health care providers, agencies and facilities.
• Ability to perform extensive standing and walking; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to operate standard office equipment.

Certifications/Registrations
n/a
EEO Statement
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualificaions
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00645P
Application/Resume deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Resume/Application Process
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Job Posting Link
https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings/3944