"Medical Assistant"

Medical Assistant

Posted: 13-Jan-26

Location: Towson, Maryland

Type: Full-time

Salary: $41,524

Categories: Healthcare, Staff/Administrative, Student Affairs/Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Organization Type: Higher Education Institution

Required Education: High School

Additional Information: 2 openings available.

Internal Number: 26000004

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. 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.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

About Towson University

The largest comprehensive university in the Baltimore area, Towson University is nationally recognized for its excellent programs in the arts and sciences, communications, business, health professions, education, fine arts and computer information systems. Located in suburban Towson, eight miles north of Baltimore, our beautifully landscaped, 328-acre setting offers a pleasant environment for study and a diverse campus life, as well as easy access to a wealth of university and community resources. Towson University's educational experience branches out to off-campus locations throughout Maryland, including a number of online options. Our many interdisciplinary partnerships with public and private organizations throughout Maryland provide opportunities for research, internships and jobs. Towson University is a founding member of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU).