Medical Assistant – Urology

Role Overview

• Assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care and procedures
• Prepares the examination room
• Escorts patient into the room
• Cleans examination room when exam is complete
• Maintains efficient patient flow
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit
• Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit
• Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient
• Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner
• Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages
• Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines
• Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies
• Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned
• Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines
• Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly
• Understands and performs within scope of practice
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required
• Documents appropriately in EHR
• Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents known allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures
• Accurately documents allergies in EHR
• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR
• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste
• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital
• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned
• Provides scribing services

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program, required
• 0-1 year related work experience, required
• 2-4 years related work experience, preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, required
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required
• Basic proficiency in computer use, required

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Disability
• Vision
• FSA coverages
• 401k savings plan