Medical Assistant

Chesapeake Urology Associates; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Urology Associates is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical care, assist physicians, and coordinate infection control, inventory, and equipment maintenance. The role requires a MA program completion or 1 year MA experience, with urology experience a plus.

Travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region is required. Pay range is $20.00–$24.00 per hour, with full-time hours and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or 1 year MA experience in a medical clinic required; urology experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily exam rooms with supplies for patient care.
• Escort patients to exam rooms; take vitals, collect specimens, and perform dip/urinalysis as indicated.
• Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, and medical questions; document outcomes in EHR.
• Maintain logs/records for OSHA/MOSHA; follow sterilization and disinfection practices.
• Dispose bio-hazard waste per policy; greet patients and visitors as needed.

Skills

Triaging patients

Phlebotomy

Injections

Vital signs

Specimen processing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or 1 year MA experience

Job description

Why Join Us?

At Chesapeake Urology, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. When you join our team, you become part of an organization committed to exceptional patient care, clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous growth. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture where employees are valued, empowered, and encouraged to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step professionally, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive while helping improve the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

We offer competitive compensation and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy your evenings and weekends. Employees also enjoy an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, corporate discounts, paid time off, and much more. At Chesapeake Urology, you'll find more than a job, you'll find a rewarding career with purpose.

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.
• 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.

Travel

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

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00 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.

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