Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

United Urology Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical staff and physicians. You will prepare exam rooms, perform phlebotomy and injections, take vital signs, and assist with specimen processing in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong customer service, HIPAA compliance, and familiarity with EHR systems; a positive patient-focused attitude is essential for high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or 1 year of MA clinic experience.
• Urology experience is a plus (ALL REGIONS EXCEPT ARIZONA).

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily exam rooms and stocks supplies.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, takes vital signs, and collects urine samples.
• Triages patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and documents outcomes in EHR.
• Maintains OSHA/MOSHA logs and records; adheres to sterilization and waste policies.
• Welcomes patients/visitors and assists with phone inquiries.

Skills

Triaging patients

Phlebotomy

Injections

Vital signs

Medical terminology

ICD CPT coding

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

EHR

Microsoft Office

Medical software databases

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.ResponsibilitiesPrepares 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.QualificationsMinimum 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 CompetenciesExcellent 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.Job Type: Full-TimePay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 per hourActual 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.