Medical Assistant (MA), Orthopedics, PRN at University of Maryland Medical System in Bel Air, Maryland

Job Description:

Job Description

Every Patient. Every Encounter. Every Day.



At University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH), you will join a highly dedicated and supportive team that has been providing high quality care to the community of Harford County for over 100 years. We proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment and exceptional care. It's our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day.


Consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland, our team members have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment.


We are seeking new and experienced Medical Assistants to join our extraordinary team!


As a Medical Assistant you will:

• Escorts patients to rooms, takes history and vitals.


• Assist physicians with examinations, assists with procedures as requested.


• Clean exam rooms and equipment. Keeps exam rooms properly stocked with medical supplies, forms, and other materials needed.


• Triage phone calls, documents information from patients via telephone, and translates information to physicians for response. Place return calls as directed by physicians.


• Call pharmacies to refill prescriptions under the direction of a physician

As a member of our team, you will experience:

• A supportive, collaborative, and continuous learning work environment


• A comprehensive benefits package to support your health and a balanced lifestyle -.


• 403(b) savings plan

Company Description
THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND


Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland's health care system and community. We're known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world's first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation's largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland's first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland's Children's Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.


Qualifications

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.


• Must have either one (1) year of previous related experience or have graduated from an accredited program within the last 12 months.


• BLS required


• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is preferred.

Work Orientation and Experience:

• Previous work experience is preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to exhibit excellent customer service skills, maintaining appropriate and professional conduct.


• Ability to complete work in an established timeframe and demonstrate the willingness to perform other duties to assist the team effort for the benefit of patients, providers and fellow team members.


• Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients may be required.


• Exhibit working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures involved in administering routine and special treatments to patient that are applicable to work performed.


• Working knowledge of infection prevention procedures and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinical office setting.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers and fellow team members

Additional Information
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