Medical Assistant

Urology Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Urology Austin is seeking a Medical Assistant to maintain efficient patient flow and assist with patient care. Responsibilities include escorting patients, recording vital signs, and ensuring exam rooms are prepared. This role requires a collaborative, team-driven approach to patient care.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and record patient data.
• Obtain necessary records for patients and assist with exams.
• Maintain a clean work environment and follow disinfection protocols.

Skills

Communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Certification of graduation from an accredited program for medical assistant

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