Medical Assistant

urologyaustin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Weekends

Job summary

Urology Austin is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow, assist with patient care, and perform tasks as directed by physicians and nurses. You will gather vitals, collect records, and help prepare exam rooms in a collaborative clinical setting.

The role focuses on accurate data entry, specimen collection, and assisting with exams, with emphasis on patient safety, compliance with OSHA standards, and teamwork with the care team.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certification of graduation from an accredited program for medical assistant required.
• Preferred experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to the exam room or treatment rooms as appropriate.
• Record patient data before each physical visit, including vitals, allergies and medication list.
• Obtain all necessary records for the patient as required by the physician.
• Assists physician/APPs with exams and procedures as requested.
• Prepares/stocks exam rooms, orders supplies, and maintains/controls sample medications.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites following OSHA standards.
• Follow disinfection protocols to ensure exam rooms are clean.
• Assist with chart audits for future visits and ensure authorizations are received.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Administrative tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

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:

• Escort patients to the exam room or treatment rooms as appropriate
• Record patient data before each physical visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, allergies and medication list.
• Obtain all necessary records for the patient as required by the physician.
• Assures appropriate consent has been obtained prior to treatment or procedures
• Prepares/stocks exam rooms, orders supplies, and maintains/controls sample medications.
• Assists physician/APPs with exams and procedures as requested
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed by following OSHA standards and using universal precautions.
• Preforms lab procedures and processing of lab specimens as needed.
• Follow disinfection protocols to ensure the exam rooms are clean.
• Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Assist with chart audits for future visits and ensure all requested authorizations have been received as well as other medical records, as requested.
• Obtains new patients records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, ect.
• Maintains a clean work environment and restoke supple area as needed.
• Assist with any other staff/team member as requested or needed by the physicians, nurses, Site managers, and/or the Executive Management Team.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Certification of graduation from an accredited program for medical assistant required.
• Preferred experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Urology 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 Weekends