Medical Assistant

Chesapeake Urology•Owings Mills, MD

8d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The Medical Assistant coordinates clinical care, including direct and indirect patient care, and assists the clinical supervisor and physicians with infection control, inventory, and equipment maintenance. The Medical Assistant works under the authorized delegation of physicians. The position requires travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region. The role includes preparing exam rooms and supplies, escorting patients, taking vital signs, obtaining and processing urine specimens, and triaging patient calls as directed by the physician. The Medical Assistant also helps maintain OSHA/MOSHA logs and records and follows sterilization, disinfection, and biomedical-waste procedures. The position may include welcoming patients and visitors in person or by phone. This is a full-time position with a pay range of $20.00–$24.00 per hour. Compensation depends on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Applications are accepted until an offer has been extended and accepted. Candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical clinic.
Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vital signs, and processing specimens.
Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, ICD, and CPT codes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient computer software and database skills.
Comfort speaking on the phone and working in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort asking patients probing questions.
Demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.
Maintain HIPAA compliance.
Ability to multitask and solve problems proactively.
High level of professionalism.
Subject to a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Urology experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare daily exam rooms and stock necessary supplies.
Escort patients to exam rooms, take required vital signs, obtain urine specimens, and perform dip and automated urinalysis and microscopic preparation and review when indicated.
Triage patient calls regarding pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by the physician, and document outcomes in the EHR.
Assist with maintaining OSHA/MOSHA logs and records.
Follow sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.
Follow procedures for proper disposal of biomedical waste, including bio-hazardous or red bag waste.
May welcome and greet patients and visitors in person or over the phone.
Assist the clinical supervisor and physicians with infection control, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
Travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.