Medical Assistant

Michigan Institute Of Urology; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Institute Of Urology is seeking a capable Medical Assistant to support administrative and clinical tasks in a fast-paced urology practice, ensuring smooth patient flow.

You will greet patients, record vitals and history, prepare for exams, assist physicians, perform phlebotomy and basic lab tests, run EKGs, assist with in-office procedures, and document care accurately.

Maintain HIPAA-compliant records and ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• 1 year or less of experience in a physician's office preferred.
• Urology experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and clinical duties under supervision.
• Coordinate patient appointments with staff.
• Greet and prepare patients for visits.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Record patient history and chief complaints.
• Provide patient education on medications, disease management, and home care.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist with exams.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic laboratory tests.
• Conduct EKGs and assist with in-office procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications with physician approval.
• Manage dressings, wound care, and first aid tasks.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and CMS guidelines.

Skills

Stays calm under pressure

EMR knowledge

Independent worker

Project management

Vendor relations

Database management

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job 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.

Job Type

Full-time

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.

Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience (based on State regulation requirements)

Experience Requirements

6 months experience working within a physician’s office desired. Urology experience desired.

Required Travel

Minimal travel required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight
Frequency
1-25 lbs.
Frequent from 34% to 66%
26-50 lbs.
Occasionally from 2% to 33%
Pushing/Pulling
Frequency
1-25 lbs.
Seldom, up to 2%
100 + lbs.
Seldom, up to 2%
Lifting - Height, Weight
Frequency
Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs.
Occasional: from 2% to 33%
Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs.
Seldom: up to 2%
Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs.
Occasional: from 2% to 33%
Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs.
Seldom: up to 2%