Medical Assistant

Urology-of-Indian; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

HSA / FSA

401(k) with matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

U.S. Urology Partners is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide both administrative and clinical support across clinics. The role requires independence, teamwork, and a strong focus on patient care, with duties spanning front-office tasks, chart prep, and direct patient care under physician supervision.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant degree or MA coursework, and at least one year of experience; CMA certification is preferred. Occasional travel to other clinics is expected.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent is required.
• Medical Assistant degree from an accredited vocational institution or a community college course in Medical Assisting.
• Minimum of one year experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant strongly preferred.
• Travel to other clinics as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical support to clinics.
• Answer incoming calls, schedule appointments, and address patient requests.
• Contact patients with no-shows and reschedule as needed.
• Distribute patient records and prep new patient charts for review.
• Process referrals and insurance authorizations as required.
• Prepare examination rooms and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Take and record patient vital signs in the EMR.
• Assist physicians during office procedures and collaborate with RNs/LPNs.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and complete required trainings.
• Travel to other clinics as needed.

Skills

One year experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant degree or coursework in MA

Certified Medical Assistant preferred

Job description

About the RoleThe role of the Medical Assistant is to provide both administrative and clinical support to the clinics. The Medical Assistant must be able to work independently as well as interact as part of a team, consistently demonstrating respect and consideration to fellow staff members. Certain duties Medical Assistant may vary based upon office location and department structure.What You’ll Be DoingAdministrative tasks as answers incoming phone calls addressing patient requests and scheduling appointments as needed, contacts patient no shows and reschedules appointments on an as needed basis, distributes patient records to the medical staff and responsible for new patient chart prep, ensures all medical information is accurate and available for review by proper personnel.Processes outgoing patient referrals as required along with Checks out, discharges, of patients and collects any necessary copayments.Ensures all supplies are properly stocked and MA maintains effective work areaSchedules patient appointments and medical procedures, (x-rays and diagnostic testing) using the EMR system as needed. Also obtains surgical and diagnostic insurance authorizations.Prepares examination room and ensures the necessary supplies required for patient care are readily available also ensuring examination rooms are cleaned and supplies are stocked.Greets patients in the waiting area in a prompt, courteous and helpful MA manner and escorts them to the lab or applicable examination room for their scheduled appointment to prepare the patient for their appointment (i.e. assists patient in placing personal belongings in the appropriate place in the exam room).Ensures any medications brought to the visit by the patient are placed into patient’s chart. Verifies patient’s history prior to seeing the physician.Obtains patient’s vital signs including weight, blood pressure, respiration and pulse and ensures they are recorded in the EMR.Assists the physician with office procedures to carry out a specific task, as a second pair of hands do not require administration of medications.Collaborates with the RN’s and LPN’s to provide high quality patient care.MA maintains working knowledge of OSHA compliance standards and applies these policies and procedures to daily responsibilities and completing, in a timely manner, all training and in-services, including but not limited to annual OSHA training and PPD placements.What We Expect from YouHigh School graduate or equivalent requiredMedical Assistant degree from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in Medical Assisting.Minimum of one (1) year experience preferredCertified in Medical Assisting strongly preferredTravel to other clinics as neededReasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.TravelTravel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.What We are Offer YouAt U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”CompassionMake Someone’s DayCollaborationAchieve Possibilities TogetherRespectTreat people with dignityAccountabilityDo the right thingBeyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.About US Urology PartnersU.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.