Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

United Urology Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical care, prepare exam rooms, and assist physicians with patient activities. The role includes triage, vitals, specimen processing, and documentation in the EHR.

The position requires a MA program completion or 1 year MA experience, high school diploma or GED, and strong communication in a fast-paced setting. On-site work with travel to other sites within a region.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program or 1 year MA experience.
• Urology experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily exam rooms and stocks supplies.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, takes vitals, collects urine specimens.
• Triages calls for pharmacy requests and test results; documents in EHR.
• Maintains logs for OSHA/MOSHA; adheres to safety policies.
• Follows sterilization, disinfection, and biomedical waste procedures.
• Greet patients/visitors in person or by phone.

Skills

customer service

attention to detail

triaging patients

phlebotomy

injections

vital signs

processing specimens

strong communication

computer skills

phone communication

fast-paced environment

probing questions

caring and compassionate

HIPAA compliance

multitasking

professionalism

typing 40 wpm

travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant experience

Urology experience is a plus

Tools

EHR software

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.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.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.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: $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 extendedand accepted.Equal Opportunity Employer: Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do notdiscriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteranstatus, or sexual orientation.The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employmentbackground check.