Medical Assistant (Part-Time Job Baltimore area,Maryland USA,Healthcare

Position: Medical Assistant (Part-Time)

The Institute of Human Virology (IHV) is recruiting for a
Part-Time Medical Assistant. Under direct supervision, the Medical Assistant assists medical personnel with the clinical and clerical responsibilities of patient care.

* This is a part-time (32 hours per week) position.

Benefits:
Non-Exempt Regular

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, alongwith additional exciting perks that employees cantake advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire. Non-exemptregular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that starts with 14 days of vacation accrued per year, 15 paid holidays, 3personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service;

comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employee sand their dependents at any University System of Maryland school;and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicableper job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties:

Elicits and documents patient's chief complaint.

Prepares patient and assists with examination.

Performs routine office testing such as blood pressure, vision,hearing, urinalysis, electrocardiogram, rapid strep screen,dextrostix, and spun hematocrit.

Assists with minor surgical and other procedures such assigmoidoscopy, colposcopy, liquid nitrogen therapy, and pelvicexamination.

Prepares and administers medications including injections as directed. Keeps records of medication given.

Assists with clarification of patient instructions ondiagnostic test preparation and medication administration.

Draws blood, collects and processes laboratory specimens, and records results.

Prepares and maintains examination and treatment areas including necessary supplies. Sterilized instruments and equipment.

Performs clerical duties such as answering phones, greeting,and directing clients, scheduling, and monitoring appointments,obtaining, and processing information.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is toprovide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may varybased upon departmental needs.

Qualifications :

Education: High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.

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 regardingclients. 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 operatestandard office equipment.

Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance ofthe work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 collegecredits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medicalinquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability toperform the job. Employees in this job class may be subject topre-employment and random drug testing.

Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit(Union).

Pro-Rated Hiring Range (@ .80 FTE/32 hrs. per week): $38,080 -$40,000, commensurate with education and experience

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