Medical Assistant - Compassionate Clinic Care & Support

OneOncology; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Urology is seeking a Medical Assistant to coordinate clinical care, support the clinicians, and assist in infection control and equipment maintenance. The role involves preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, performing basic specimen processing, and triaging calls with documentation in the EHR.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of experience in a medical clinic.

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.
• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program required and will be verified prior to employment; Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

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.
• Travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Triage patients

Phlebotomy

Education

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Chesapeake Urology is seeking a Medical Assistant to coordinate clinical care, support the clinicians, and assist in infection control and equipment maintenance. The role involves preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, performing basic specimen processing, and triaging calls with documentation in the EHR.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of experience in a medical clinic.