Urology Tech I Medical Assistant

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Longmont (CO); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health Longmont is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to support Urology services. You will obtain histories and vital signs, assist with procedures, manage specimens, and coordinate with nurses and physicians to ensure smooth patient flow.

Requirements include CMA or RMA certification or EMT credentials, BLS, and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program. This onsite role offers day shifts and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Obtains patient history and vital signs; documents care and communicates findings.
• Assists with urologic radiographic and ultrasound exams and cystoscopies.
• Performs urinary catheter insertions/removals and basic lab duties.
• Communicates refill requests and administers medications per provider orders.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and vital signs. Explains procedures, documents care, and communicates findings with RN and Physician.
• Assists with minor surgical procedures. Performs urinary catheter insertions and removals. Performs laboratory duties.
• Communicates prescription refill requests to Physician and calls in refills to pharmacy. Collects or prepares specimens. Administers medications and injections per guidelines.
• Sends specimens to lab and communicates abnormal results to providers. Cleans/restocks rooms and transports patients.
• Within scope, demonstrates critical thinking and works with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Documentation

Laboratory duties

Communication

Education

Completion of Medical Assistant program

CMA or RMA certification

BLS CPR certification

EMT/Paramedic licensure

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Longs Peak Med Ctr, US:CO:Longmont

Department: UCHlthMG L Urology

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $22.14 - $28.78 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.

Summary

Provides care of urologic patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or provider and assists with minor procedures.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and vital signs. Explains procedures, documents care, and communicates findings with RN and Physician. Assists with urologic radiographic and ultrasound examinations and cystoscopies. Performs UDS studies with Provider is present.
• Assists with minor surgical procedures. Performs urinary catheter insertions and removals. Performs laboratory duties. Assists with simple dressing changes.
• Communicates prescription refill requests to Physician and calls in refills to pharmacy. Performs delegated clinical tasks with a written provider order. Collects or prepares specimens. Administers medications and injections per practice-specific guidelines.
• Sends specimens to testing laboratory. Communicates abnormal results to providers. Cleans and restocks rooms, supplies and equipment. Transports patients.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Credentials: Essential: Basic Life Support, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, EMT-Paramedic
• Minimum Required Education: Completion of a Medical Assistant program through an accredited school or documentation of a medical program that meets the criteria of a medical assistant program such as military prepared corpsman or medic. Trained in urological procedures through vocational or post-hire on-the-job physician training.
• Required Licensure/Certification: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) OR State licensure as EMT, EMT-I, or Paramedic. Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• Minimum Experience: 1 year of healthcare related experience.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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