Medical Assistant

MidLantic Urology

Cary (NC)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

MidLantic Urology is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urological services, performing both administrative and clinical duties in a busy office setting. You will greet patients, record vitals, prepare for exams, assist physicians, and manage room turnover with accuracy.

The role involves phlebotomy, EKGs, minor lab tests, medication prep with physician authorization, patient education, HIPAA compliance, and documentation.

Qualifications

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience (based on State regulation requirements).
6 months experience in a physician's office; Urology experience preferred.
Certification or Registration preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative and clinical duties under supervision.
Coordinate and schedule patient appointments with physicians and staff.
Greet and prepare patients; measure vital signs; record history and chief complaint.
Provide patient education on medications, home treatments and diets.
Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests; assist with exams.
Phlebotomy, lab specimen collection and basic lab tests; perform EKGs.
Assist with X-ray and physician therapies; prepare and administer medications with physician authorization.
Change dressings, apply bandages, remove sutures; apply CPR when necessary.
Maintain accurate documentation; open/close office; support room turnover.
Ensure HIPAA compliance and proper medical records management.

Skills

Stress management

EMR knowledge

Independent work

Project management

Vendor relations

Database management

Problem solving

MS Office

Communication skills

Patient service

Organization

HIPAA compliance

Education

Medical Assistant certificate or diploma

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant supports the delivery of urological services, performs work as required and functions as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team. The Medical Assistant is tasked to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical offices running smoothly. This position collaborates/work with staff within their practice or other professional disciplines within the affiliated medical groups as needed to achieve effective and efficient patient care delivery and the desired patient outcomes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The Medical Assistant will perform various administrative and clinical duties under the direction of their assigned direct supervisor.
The Medical Assistant will consistently confer with physicians, nursing, and other staff members to coordinate and schedule appointments of patients.
Greets and prepare patients.
Measures and records vital signs.
Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint.
Provides patient education with regards to medications, management of diseases, home treatments and special diets.
Prepares patients for examinations and performs routing screening tests.
Assists physicians with exams.
Performs phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens. Performs basic lab tests.
Performs EKG’s.
Assists with X-ray and physician therapy procedures.
Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization.
Change dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures.
Uses CPR skills when necessary.
Prepares accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
Opens office in the morning and closes in the afternoon.
Assist in maintaining patient logs for the following: Lab requests, CT scans and other treatment orders for the patients.
Maintains prescription ledger when needed.
Ensures the back office has good flow, keeps rooms full and assists with room turnover.
Performs new patient thorough work-up (x-rays, vitals, new patient packet explanation).
Adds medical history on all new patients and updates all established patients’ history in accurately.
Performs accurate and complete room set-up for physician.
Ensures that all patients medication is updated before physician visit.
Handles set-up for in office surgical procedures.
Ensures appropriate consent form is completed correctly avoiding the use of too many medical abbreviations within the consent forms.
Scribe as assigned per physician office flow.
Prepares for seeing patients the following day, including patient confirmation for next day visit.
Completes patient medical record requests when necessary.
Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
Ensures proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
Meets established attendance criteria and starts work promptly. Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts.
Respects and acknowledges the organizations commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions.
Consistently demonstrates good use of time and resources.
Adherence to HR, & Corporate policies and procedures.
Ensures that all medical records are accurate and complete for all patients.
Ensures compliance of healthcare regulations, medical laws and high ethical standards.
Regularly adheres and supports compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned including, but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines for Parts C & D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
Performs other position related duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

Certification or Registration preferred.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

Ability to perform well in stressful situations.
Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR, Practice Management Solutions.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Project Management.
Vendor relations (for those MA’s that are required to order office and clinical supplies).
Database management.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.