Medical Assistant

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Towson University Health Center is accepting applications for a Medical Assistant to assist physicians and other practitioners in the provision of clinical care and administrative support in a fast-paced college health center. This position provides direct patient care as a Medical Assistant and is cross-trained to support front desk responsibilities including patient intake, scheduling, and insurance verification. Flexibility, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills are essential. 

• Assist medical providers with patient appointments: take vital signs, document patient history, perform EKGs, administer medications and immunizations, assist with minor procedures, and respond to provider requests.   
• Perform laboratory services: venipuncture, in-house CLIA-waived tests (e.g. COVID, strep, flu, HIV, mono, pregnancy, urinalysis), and lab specimen processing. Maintain lab inventory and perform quality control. 
• Maintain exam room and clinical equipment hygiene: clean, stock, sterilize instruments, and monitor medical supply inventory.
• Serve front desk as needed: answer phones, schedule appointments, check-in/out patients, register and verify insurance, assist with billing, forms, and clerical tasks; review and respond to answering service messages.
• Educate students and families on immunization compliance, HIPAA, FERPA, and Health Center services. Verify student compliance with immunization and TB screening requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Clinic Coordinator including inventory of dispensary medications, supplies, and emergency medications; prior authorization and referral support; and office organization.      

• High school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• General knowledge of HIPPA, electronic medical record systems, and aseptic techniques including bloodborne pathogen precautions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure, including dealing with distressed patients or parents.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

$41,524 annually and full University benefits that include annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. Applicants with TU or USM service may receive salary credit. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

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