Medical Assistant II - Urology

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Medical Assistant II - Urology to provide quality patient care and assist in education under physician supervision. The role includes scrubbing on surgical procedures and ensuring aseptic techniques, along with handling instruments and inventory.

The position requires medical terminology knowledge, relevant experience, and preferred CMA/RMA certification with BLS.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; medical training via certificate program or at least 2 years experience as a medical assistant.
• Understanding of medical terminology required.
• Preferred background in LPN, Lab, Radiology, EMT, or physician office experience.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care in a prompt and professional manner.
• Assist in patient education and communication of patient information to physicians.
• Scrub for surgical procedures and follow aseptic technique and sterilization principles.
• Handle instruments, supplies, sutures, needles and basic equipment; stock, clean and inventory.
• Schedule all surgical and endoscopy cases for practice physicians.

Skills

Ultrasound equipment

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Certificate program in medical assisting

CMA or RMA preferred

BLS required

Tools

L-Dex machine

Ultrasound device

Radiology equipment

Job description

## Medical Assistant II - UrologyApplyremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: UAB Medicine Urologytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR106399Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.**Highlights:****Summary**: Medical Assistant should provide quality patient care in a prompt and professional manner; assists in delivery of patient education; responsible for communication of patient information to and from physician; assumes various job tasks as assigned. Responsible for direct, individualized, goal-directed patient care under the supervision of Physician. Responsible for scrubbing on surgical procedures and knowledgeable of the principles of aseptic technique and sterilization. Performs a variety of tasks such as care of instruments, supplies, sutures, needles and basic equipment as well as stocking, cleaning and inventory, etc. This position will be responsible for scheduling all surgical and endoscopy cases for practice physicians.**Education / Experience**:High School diploma or equivalent required with medical training through a certificate program or at least 2 years experience as a medical assistant in a clinical setting, (Ex: clinical lab, physician's office, Emergency Medical Tech., etc.). Understanding of Medical Terminology required. Experience in one of the following areas is preferred- LPN, Lab, Radiology, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Physician Office, Scrub Tech.**License / Certification**: CMA or RMA preferred, BLS required**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**: • Knowledge of the following equipment: Ultrasound, automated sphygmomanometer, L-Dex machine, wheel chair, and thermometers. • Knowledge of scheduling for diagnostic tests/lab orders. • Organizational skills. • Oral and written communication and computer skills. • Customer services skills. • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and coworkers. • Ability to show proficiency by passing all written and clinical test.**Working Conditions/Physical Requirements**:Position requires sitting for 10% of the workday and mobility 90% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.**Primary Location:**UAB Medicine Urology**Job:**Medical Assistant II - UrologyMedical Assistant II**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)