At UM Capital Region Health, we’re about to changeUP everything with the opening of our new hospital in Spring 2021!

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Principal Duties:

Clinical

1. Collects historical health information from patients ( to include pediatrics).

2. Administers vaccinations and other medications (subcutaneous and IM) as ordered by provider.

3. Take record and vital signs, height and weight, vision text, hearing test, etc.

4. Clean and sterilize medical instruments and equipment.

5. Stocks exam rooms with supplies and assist with managing inventory.

6. Follow-up abnormal findings over the phone at the request of the providers.

7. Performs routine tests Point of Care test such as pregnancy tests, spirometry, glucose checks, and PT/INR

8. Works directly with the providers as assigned.

9. Documents demographical and/or medical information into the electronic medical record and/or medical record with an ability to retrieve specific data accordingly.

10. Follows up on referrals and labs in the assigned providers clinical work box within the EMR.

11. Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.

12. Comply with quality assurance practices.

13. Performs inventory of supplies and equipment.

14. Performs routine maintenance of administrative and clinical equipment.

15. Practice within legal and ethical boundaries.

16. Complies with established risk management and safety regulations.

Administrative

1. Performs basic administrative medical assisting functions per department/facility guidelines.

2. Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments where necessary to include conducting follow-up telephone calls.

3. Comprehends and adheres to managed care policies and procedures.

4. Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.

5. Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient's arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule; reminding provider/clinical staff of service delays.

6. Comforts patients by anticipating patients' anxieties; answering patients' questions; maintaining the reception area.

7. Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.

8. Enters patient’s office charges daily.

9. Verifies eligibility of insurance.

10. Utilizes electronic technology to receive, organize, prioritize and transmit information per department/facility guidelines.

Licensure/Certification/Registration/Experience

Required: High school Diploma

Required: Must have completed a Medical Assistant training course. Must obtain certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA, CCMA or RNA) within 90 days of employment.

Preferred: Current certification as a Medical Assistant from one of the following organizations: American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA); National Healthcare Associates (CCMA), or be a Registered Medical Assistant with the American Medical Technologist (RNA) or The American Registry of Medical Assistants

Required: Basic Life Support – BLS – American Heart Association

Preferred: 1 Year Experience as a Medical Assistant within a private practice, community health and/or public health setting.

Preferred: Certification as a Medical Assistant.