Medical Assistant

Location: 8455 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20910 // On-siteJob Type: Full-time // 40 hours per week // Monday - Friday*IR Centers at Chesapeake Urology Associates* is a multidisciplinary private practice endovascular lab opening *February 2025* in Silver Spring, MD. This will be Chesapeake Urology's 2nd IR Center in MD with the first located in Towson. _For those candidates looking to start before February, an opportunity is available to begin working in the Towson office in November before transitioning to the new center in Silver Spring._ We are leading minimally invasive procedures across the U.S. by providing interventional radiology services in an outpatient setting.As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support to ensure efficient operation of our outpatient center. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality, and in a timely manner.Responsibilities:* Interview patients and document basic medical history* Take vitals pre/post-op and document findings in their patient chart* Organize, authorize, and schedule appointments for referrals* Send prescriptions electronically, by fax, or by verbally calling them in* Assist during medical examinations* Triage patient calls, assess the problem, consult with the physician* Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms* Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instrumentsSkills:* Proven working experience as a medical assistant* Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Strong organizational and planning skills* Proficiency in MS Office and EMR systems (_Epic and Athena preferred_)Qualifications:* High school diploma or equivalent (Required)* BLS Certification (Required)* English (Required)* Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)IR Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Job Type: Full-timePay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* Medical-Surgical* Radiology* Surgery* UrologySchedule:* 5x8* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Monday to Friday* No weekendsExperience:* medical assistant: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:* BLS Certification (Required)* Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)Ability to Commute:* Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Silver Spring, MD 20910: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person