Urology Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Lab Support

Urology Of Virginia; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Urology of Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and healthcare staff in a fast-paced clinical setting in Virginia Beach.

You will prepare exam rooms, assist during procedures, collect specimens, perform CLIA-waived tests, manage phones, and document in EMR; must be patient-focused with strong teamwork. Training provided and competitive hourly compensation. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant or equivalent.
• Successful completion of secondary education in medical assisting or another nursing-related field of study.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that exam rooms are prepared, cleaned, and stocked in anticipation of patients and between patient visits, as needed.
• Prepare patients for in-office procedures and assist providers during examinations, treatments, and tests.
• Collect and correctly label all necessary lab specimens, including but not limited to blood, urine, and biopsy tissue.
• Perform CLIA-waived laboratory testing, strictly adhering to the policies and guidelines established by UVA and the practice.
• Effectively use necessary PPE as appropriate and adhere to safe handling and disposal protocols for medical equipment and materials.
• Provide patient education and training as needed, including but not limited to self-catheterization, bladder irrigations, pre-op instructions, and post-op care.
• Utilize electronic medical records for documentation and charting of all patient information, including but not limited to phone encounters, appointment scheduling, lab results, provider orders, etc.
• Cover phones for patient triage, including prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and other duties related to aiding in patient care and treatment.
• Obtain authorizations and pre-certifications for clinical treatments, exams, diagnostic testing, and prescriptions as required by the patient's health plan.

Skills

MA Certification

Multitask

Customer service

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Secondary education in medical assisting

Job description

Urology of Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and healthcare staff in a fast-paced clinical setting in Virginia Beach.

You will prepare exam rooms, assist during procedures, collect specimens, perform CLIA-waived tests, manage phones, and document in EMR; must be patient-focused with strong teamwork. Training provided and competitive hourly compensation. Equal opportunity employer.