Medical Assistant Extern
United Urology Group
Bethesda, MDFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
- Must know
- OperationsPatient careEHR / EMRPhlebotomyMedical terminologyHIPAA
- Work
- On-site in Bethesda
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care84%EHR / EMR40%Operations33%Phlebotomy31%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
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.
Key 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vitals, and processing specimens.
- Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, ICD, and CPT Codes.
- Proficient computer software and database skills.
- Must maintain HIPAA compliance.
Qualifications
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
- 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.
- 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.