Certified Medical Assistant

Exciting Opportunity : Join Our Team as a Certified Medical Assistant!

Location : Chesapeake Oncology Hematology Associates

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to support our team. In this role, you will make a significant impact by ensuring our patients receive exceptional care and assistance throughout their visit. Your responsibilities will include :

• Escorting patients to and from the exam room and completing patient intake according to protocol.
• Cleaning and straightening the exam room between patients to maintain a welcoming environment.
• Preparing syringes and administering subcutaneous and intra-muscular injections.
• Assisting the provider with injectable procedures and ensuring patient safety.
• Preparing pathology and lab specimens and routing them to the correct lab as required by the patient's insurance company.
• Responding to patient questions in the office and via phone as instructed by the physician.
• Scheduling or rescheduling appointments with providers and specialists as necessary.
• Working in compliance with OSHA and blood borne pathogen standards.
• Demonstrating knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Maintaining medication samples, discarding out-of-date supplies, and keeping accurate records.
• Training other employees on medical assistant duties as required by the practice.
• Assisting with check-in or check-out procedures at the front desk when needed as a backup.
• Performing additional duties as required to support our team.

Work Environment : You will collaborate with physicians in a patient-centered atmosphere, demonstrating professionalism and customer service excellence.

Qualifications :

At least one (1) year of medical assisting experience is preferred.

Completion of a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work seamlessly within a team.

Exceptional professionalism and strong customer service skills.

Able to communicate effectively with doctors, patients, and co-workers.

Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds and stand for prolonged periods (i.e., one hour at a time).

Benefits :

401k plan.

Continuing education credits to enhance your skills.

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance.

Health Savings Account (HSA).

Disability insurance.

Life insurance.

Paid time off (PTO) for work-life balance.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate Medical Assistant to our team who is eager to make a difference in our patients' lives!