Medical Assistant

Astera Cancer Care; Maryland; On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Corporate discounts

Job summary

United Urology Group is hiring a Medical Assistant to coordinate clinical care, prepare exam rooms, take vitals, collect specimens, and support physicians. The position requires MA program completion and may prefer MA certification. Travel within the region may be required.

The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, patient-centered service, fast-paced teamwork, and accurate record-keeping with our clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program; MA Certification preferred (Arizona).
• Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, injections, vitals, and processing specimens.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily exam rooms and stocks necessary supplies.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, takes vital signs, and collects urine specimens.
• Triages patient calls and documents outcomes in the EHR.
• Assists in infection control, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and safety policies.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Tools

EHR software

Job description

## Medical AssistantApplylocations: Hanover, MDtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-0000024498Why 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.**Travel**|REMOVE IF TRAVEL IS NOT PART OF THE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES* As part of your position’s requirements, you are expected to travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.**Direct Reports**| REMOVE IF POSITION HAS NO DIRECT REPORTS**Tech Requirements for the Job**| REMOVE IF NOT REMOTE OR HYBRID* High-speed, reliable internet connection to ensure uninterrupted communication and access to necessary systems and tools.* Quiet and private work environment to maintain the confidentiality of patient information and minimize background noise during calls.* Proficiency in using remote collaboration tools, such as video conferencing software, instant messaging platforms, and customer relationship management systems.* Compliance with all security and privacy policies and protocols, including safeguarding patient information and maintaining HIPAA compliance.**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 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.