Job Description

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls more than 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion 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 with patient care: to provide office laboratory services and other duties such as administering allergy shots and immunizations in an ambulatory urgent care setting. This is a full-time 40 hour per week position.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The selected candidate will assist Medical Providers by processing patients for appointments, which entails taking vital signs and taking a health history.
• Aiding with in-office procedures, performing 12 lead EKG, administer nebulization treatments, perform ear lavages, and other similar tasks.
• Administering oral and injectable medications as ordered by the provider.
• Other tasks per request of the provider such as answering patient phone calls, taking messages for providers, assisting with outside referrals, or other duties to meet center needs.
• Performing in-house labs which include, but are not limited to Rapid Mono, Rapid Strep, Rapid  HIV, Rapid Influenza tests, COVID-PCR test, Rapid COVID-19 test, and Urinalysis.
• Maintaining the stock of lab supplies.
• Performing quality assurance testing as directed by the laboratory director to maintain our CLIA certification.
• Cleaning and stocking the exam rooms throughout the day. Cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment. Disposing of Medical waste.
• Starting and maintaining IV access for patients.
• Checking AED weekly and complete required inspection log paperwork.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants or equivalent.
• General knowledge of HIPPA, electronic medical record systems, aseptic techniques including bloodborne pathogen precautions, and CPR certified.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for communicating with patients, pharmacies, radiology facilities, and other office staff.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform EKG's, Spirometry, and Nebulization treatments.
• Knowledge of fitting splints and crutches.
• Experience in cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment.

Salary and Benefits

$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 .

If you are motivated, innovative and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you.  
For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. 
This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.  

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety. 

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).

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