Medical Assistant

Company: Urology Austin
Location: Cedar Park
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

At Urology Austin, our mission is committed to improving the lives of patients and their families through compassionate, quality, and ethical care.In choosing a career with Urology Austin, you are choosing to improve the lives of patients and their families through a collaborative team-driven approach in an innovative, quality-driven, community-based setting. Better Medicine. Better Care.Job Summary:The purpose of this position is to, under direct supervision, maintain efficient patient flow, assist with patient care and performs tasks assigned by physicians and nurses. ----Responsibilities and Duties:---

• Escorts patients to the exam room or treatment room as appropriate.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, allergies, and medication list.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician.
• Assures appropriate consent has been obtained prior to treatment or procedures.
• Conducts patient assessments and obtains pertinent medical information for referral to the physician and/or nurse.
• Directs patients from the exam room to the next appropriate station, i.e., treatment room or appointment desk.
• Prepares and stocks exam rooms, orders such supplies as needed and maintains/controls drug samples.
• Assists physicians/nurses with exams and procedures as requested.
• Performs lab procedures and processing of lab specimens as needed. Files all labs and outside reports accurately and as needed.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
• Maintains all exam room disinfection protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Triages incoming patient telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician.
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians and/or nurses.
• Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.
• Maintains a clean work environment and restocks the supply area as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.Qualifications and Skills---:
  • Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants preferred or LVN equivalent.
  • Minimum of one year experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant or LVN in a hospital or clinic setting preferred.
  • Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
  • Phlebotomy experience required.
  • Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.
  • Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
  • Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
  • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
  • Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
  • Skill in taking vital signs.
  • Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
  • Displays excellent verbal and written communication skillsUrology Austin offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees. Below are some of the benefits you may receive as an employee at Urology Austin.
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Short & Long Term Disability
    • 401(k) with Employer Contributions and Profit Sharing
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Group Term Life Insurance
    • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Health Savings Account
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Competitive Wages
    • Paid Holidays, No WeekendsPowered by JazzHR

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