Lead Medical Assistant

Job overview

The Lead Medical Assistant role is onsite in Baltimore, MD. Compensation is not specified. The position assists physicians and nursing staff with patient care at University of Maryland Faculty Physicians. The assistant supports patient flow, prepares patients for examinations, performs routine testing, and assists providers with procedures. The role also documents care and may direct other medical assistants, contributing to organized clinical operations and patient support.

What you'll do

• Gather and document brief histories and chief complaints
• obtain testing based on the chief complaint and prepare patients for examinations
• perform routine office testing, including phlebotomy and vital signs
• assist providers with procedures and minor surgery
• obtain specimens
• administer and document injections and medications
• clarify patient instructions
• demonstrate compassion and empathy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead medical assistant

patient care

patient flow

vital signs

phlebotomy

specimen collection

injections

clinical support

baltimore md

university of maryland faculty physicians

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The employer describes a total rewards package supporting employee health, life, career, and retirement
• further details are referenced on the employer’s benefits page.

Why this role

Requires medical assistant certification, venipuncture skills, and CPR certification; qualification may be through an accredited training program or five or more years of supervised medical-setting experience.

About the employer

University of MD Faculty Physicians Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.