Medical Assistant

Urology Austin; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

401(k) with Employer Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Competitive Wages

Paid Holidays, No Weekends

Job summary

Urology Austin is seeking a Medical Assistant to ensure efficient patient flow and assist with patient care under supervision. The role includes escorting patients, recording vital data, and maintaining exam rooms.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and certification as a medical assistant, with preferred experience in clinical settings. Urology Austin offers a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent certification for medical assistant required.
• Preferred experience as medical assistant or nursing assistant in clinical settings.
• Certified Medical Assistant and phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam or treatment rooms.
• Record patient data including vital signs and allergies.
• Prepare and stock exam rooms and perform lab procedures.
• Assist physicians and maintain clean work environment.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Certification from an accredited program for medical assistant

Certified Medical Assistant preferred

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.

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