Medical Assistant-Urology

Palomar Health Medical Group; Poway, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health Medical Group in Poway, CA seeks a Medical Assistant to support the Urology team in a busy outpatient clinic. You will register patients, take vital signs, prepare rooms and assist with procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities include data entry into the EMR, patient education, and collaboration with the care team to ensure quality service and infection control. BLS certification preferred; Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Medical Assistant Certificate program.
• 0-6 months related experience.
• Bilingual - Spanish (preferred).
• American Heart Association BLS Heartsaver certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Register patients and input data into the computer system.
• Take patient vital signs and perform basic health screening.
• Prepare exam rooms with instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Maintain and protect patient records in accordance with policy.

Skills

Customer service

Vital signs

Data entry

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

## Medical Assistant-UrologyApply: Poway, CA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100467**Department:**Urology**Union:****Shift:**8-hour Shift - Day (United States of America)**Hours Per Pay Period:**80**Job Description:****Pay Range:** $24.40-$34.16**Job Summary**Under the supervision of an RN, LVN, physician assistant or physician, ensure quality patient care in clinic setting. Registers patients and inputs data in computer system, vital signs and health screening. Able to schedule, with good phone and customer service skills. Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment. Provides appropriate, direct patient care in assigned area(s). Takes patient's vital signs and provides personal care to patients. Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress. Ensures accurate maintenance of patient's medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information.To support patient care, service excellence, and operational efficiency, employees may be expected to work in various units, departments, clinics, or locations as assigned. Assignments may change based on staffing levels, patient volume, and organizational needs.Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies. Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care. Provides health care instruction to patient and family members. Documents transactions, phone conversations, observations, and orders in medical record according to policy and procedure of clinic. Responsible for following clinic policies and procedures for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials. Responsible for accurate administration of medications as appropriate and collection/handling of lab specimens.Ability to speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop-down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health Medical Group rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health Medical Group.**Job Requirements****Minimum Education:** Successful completion of Medical Assistant Certificate program with relevant front and back office experience**Preferred Education:** Not Applicable**Minimum Experience:** 0-6 months related experience**Preferred Experience**: Bilingual - Spanish**Required License:** Not Applicable**Preferred License:** Not Applicable**Required Certification:** American Heart Association recognized BLS - Heartsaver**Preferred Certification:** Certified CA State Medical AssistantWe are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.