Medical Assistant
Chesapeake Urology
- Location
- Onsite (Owings Mills, Maryland)
- Compensation
- $20 - $24/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Chesapeake Urology is the largest urology practice in the Mid-Atlantic region, providing comprehensive urologic services to men, women, and children. The Medical Assistant role supports clinical care by preparing exam rooms, assisting physicians, and managing patient records in a collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence.
Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
Perks
- Tuition reimbursement
- Corporate discounts
Full job details
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 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.
- 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
- As part of your position’s requirements, you are expected to travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00 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.