What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Medical Assistant- Pediatrics position at University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc?
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 other Medical Assistants. 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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
- Medical Assistant certification required
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
- 6 or more years medical assisting and medical office experience and 3 or more years of specialty experience
- Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines
- CPR certification required