What are the responsibilities and job description for the GAP Year Medical Assistant position at University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc?
This position is for pre-health graduates. Under direct clinical supervision of the on-site physician, assists in the delivery of patient care. Performs delegated medical tasks, assists physician and nursing staff with patient care and may perform clerical duties. Where electronic system is in use, will utilize the EMR for documentation purposes. Fulfillment of job duties requires access to medication storage areas and to transport medications to/ from medication storage and delivery areas. Under direct operational supervision of the manager or designee, participates in the day to operations and patient flow; and other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is required
- CPR certification is required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record/EMR.
- Follows established clinic workflows to facilitate efficiency and timely service to patients.
- Prepares patient for examination by the health care provider. Performs and documents vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and risk screening on all patients per hospital policy. Reports out of range values in vital signs and risk screening to the provider.
- Performs routine clinic testing, including but not limited to: point of care testing, hearing screening, pulse oximetry, etc. Follows established guidelines or protocols where applicable.
- Assists provider with procedures and minor surgical procedures.
- Obtains necessary blood and urine specimens per provider orders.
Total Rewards
The 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 geographical 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 employee’s life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits
