Medical Assistant Certified

Colorado Springs Urology

Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY)

Hybrid

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Colorado Springs Urology seeks a Medical Assistant Certified to support urological services in a fast-paced office. You will greet patients, take histories, perform vital signs, and assist physicians during exams and procedures, including phlebotomy and basic lab tests.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program graduate, with 6 months of office experience preferred and a focus on HIPAA compliance, accurate documentation, and exceptional patient service.

Qualifications

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program is required.
6 months of physician-office experience is preferred; urology experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with clinical exams and procedures.
Perform vital signs, patient intake, and history collection.
Phlebotomy and basic lab tests as needed.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist with room setup and turnover.
Maintain patient records, documentation, and confidentiality per HIPAA.

Skills

EMR proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Patient service

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant Certified supports the delivery of urological services, performs work as required and functions as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team. The Medical Assistant Certified is tasked to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical offices running smoothly. This position collaborates/works 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 Certified will perform various administrative and clinical duties under the direction of their assigned direct supervisor.
The Medical Assistant Certified will consistently confer with physicians, nursing, and other staff members to coordinate and schedule appointments of patients.
Greets and prepares 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.
Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs 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.
Assists 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 accurately updates all established patients’ history.
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

Medical Assistant Certification or Registration required.
BLS certification required.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

Ability to perform well in stressful situations.
Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR, Practice Management.
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).
Knowledge of 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.