Medical Assistant

Chesapeake Urology; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Urology is seeking a Medical Assistant to coordinate clinical care, support physicians, and assist with infection control, inventory and equipment maintenance. The role requires strong patient care, attention to detail, and precise documentation in a fast-paced clinic.

Applicants should have a Medical Assistant program completion or equivalent experience, with certification preferred for some regions. Full-time role with hourly pay and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program and certification preferred (Arizona regional note).
• Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vitals, and processing specimens.

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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Injections

Triaging patients

ICD/CPT codes

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

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.

Job Description

The Medical Assistant coordinates clinical care, including direct and indirect patient care, andassiststhe clinical supervisor and physicians in infection control, inventory, and equipment maintenance. The medical assistant’s role is toassistunder 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 whenindicated.

• Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by the physician; document outcomes in EHR.

• Assistsin 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.

• Maywelcome and greet all patients and visitors in person or over the phone.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GEDrequired.

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical clinic isrequired. Urology experience is a plus. (ALL REGIONS EXCEPT ARIZONA).

• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant programrequiredand will be verified prior to employment; Medical Assistant Certification preferred. (ARIZONA ONLY).

• Proficiencyin triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vitals, and processing specimens.

Key Competencies

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.

• Proficiencyin triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vitals, and processing specimens.

• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology,ICD, and CPT Codes.

• Strong communicationskills, both verbal& written.

• Proficient computer software and database skills.

• Comfortable speaking on the phone and working in a fast-paced environment.

• Very comfortableasking probing questions to patients.

• Mustdemonstratea caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.

• Maintain HIPAA compliance.

• Multitasking and proactive problem-solving.

• A high levelof professionalism.

Job Type

Full-Time

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 theposition islocated,in accordance withapplicable 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 discriminatebased onrace, 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.