Medical Assistant

Astera Cancer Care; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Corporate discounts

Work-life balance

Job summary

United Urology Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to coordinate clinical care and support physicians in infection control, inventory, and equipment maintenance. This role involves direct and indirect patient care under physician delegation in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will prepare exam rooms, obtain vitals, perform urine tests, triage calls, and help maintain logs and OSHA/MOSHA records. A Medical Assistant program completion or MA experience is required, with urology experience a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required or one year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical clinic.
• Urology experience is a plus (all regions except Arizona). (Arizona only requires MA program completion).

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily exam rooms in the clinical area for patient care and stock supplies.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, take vital signs, collect urine specimens, and perform dip/automated urinalysis and microscopic prep as indicated.
• Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions and concerns; document outcomes in EHR.
• Assist in maintaining logs and records for OSHA/MOSHA.
• Adhere to sterilization and disinfection practices and dispose of biomedical waste according to policy.
• Welcome and greet patients and visitors by phone or in person.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Triaging patients

Phlebotomy

Injections administration

Vital signs

Medical terminology

ICD/CPT knowledge

Computer skills

HIPAA compliance

Multitasking

Phone skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

Why Join Us?

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care. We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff! We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies. We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends! UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!

Job Description

The Medical Assistant coordinates clinical care, including direct and indirect patient care, and assists the clinical supervisor and physicians in infection control, inventory, and equipment maintenance. The medical assistant’s role is to assist under the authorized delegation of physicians.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily exam rooms in the clinical area for patient care, including stocking all necessary supplies.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, taking the required vital signs and obtaining urine specimens; performs dip and automated urinalysis and microscopic preparation and review when indicated.
• Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by the physician; document outcomes in EHR.
• Assists in the maintenance of all logs and records for OSHA/MOSHA.
• Adheres to and follows sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.
• Adheres to bio-hazardous or red bag waste policy and procedure for properly disposing of biomedical waste.
• May welcome and greet all patients and visitors in person or over the phone.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical clinic is required.
• Urology experience is a plus. (ALL REGIONS EXCEPT ARIZONA).
• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program required and will be verified prior to employment; Medical Assistant Certification preferred. (ARIZONA ONLY).
• Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vitals, and processing specimens.

Key Competencies

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vitals, and processing specimens.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, ICD, and CPT Codes.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Proficient computer software and database skills.
• Comfortable speaking on the phone and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Very comfortable asking probing questions to patients.
• Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Multitasking and proactive problem-solving.
• A high level of professionalism.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.

Travel

As part of your position's requirements, you are expected to travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.

Physical Requirements for the Job

Must be able to listen, sit, stand, bend, stoop, and walk throughout the day. Frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be in good physical condition to maneuver patients when necessary.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour. Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws. This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extended and accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Affiliates include Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology-Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology-Tucson, Colorado Urology, and Tennessee Urology.