Medical Assistant Extern

OneOncology; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Urology is seeking a Medical Assistant Extern to coordinate clinical care, assist physicians, and support infection control, inventory, and equipment maintenance. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking vitals, urine collection, and documenting outcomes in the EHR.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong customer service, and HIPAA compliance, with travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vitals, and processing specimens.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• 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 to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.

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

Triaging patients

Phlebotomy

Injections

Vital signs

Specimen processing

Medical terminology

ICD CPT knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Phone etiquette

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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.We offer competitive compensation and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy your evenings and weekends. Employees also enjoy an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, corporate discounts, paid time off, and much more. At Chesapeake Urology, you'll find more than a job, you'll find a rewarding career with purpose.Job Description:The Medical Assistant Extern 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.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.TravelAs part of your position’s requirements, you are expected to travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.