Medical Assistant

Company: Urology Austin
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

At Urology Austin, our mission is committed to improving the lives of patients and their families through compassionate, quality, and ethical care.
In choosing a career with Urology Austin, you are choosing to improve the lives of patients and their families through a collaborative team-driven approach in an innovative, quality-driven, community-based setting. Better Medicine. Better Care.
Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to, under direct supervision, maintain efficient patient flow, assist with patient care and performs tasks assigned by physicians and nurses. -
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  Escorts patients to the exam room or treatment room as appropriate.
  
  
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  Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, allergies, and medication list.
  
  
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  Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician.
  
  
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  Assures appropriate consent has been obtained prior to treatment or procedures.
  
  
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  Conducts patient assessments and obtains pertinent medical information for referral to the physician and/or nurse.
  
  
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  Directs patients from the exam room to the next appropriate station, i.e., treatment room or appointment desk.
  
  
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  Prepares and stocks exam rooms, orders such supplies as needed and maintains/controls drug samples.
  
  
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  Assists physicians/nurses with exams and procedures as requested.
  
  
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  Performs lab procedures and processing of lab specimens as needed. Files all labs and outside reports accurately and as needed.
  
  
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  Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
  
  
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  Maintains all exam room disinfection protocols.
  
  
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  Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  
  
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  Triages incoming patient telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician.
  
  
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  Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians and/or nurses.
  
  
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  Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
  
  
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  Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.
  
  
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  Maintains a clean work environment and restocks the supply area as needed.
  
  
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  All other duties as assigned.
  
  
  Qualifications and Skills---:
  
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    Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants preferred or LVN equivalent.
    
    
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    Minimum of one year experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant or LVN in a hospital or clinic setting preferred.
    
    
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    Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
    
    
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    Phlebotomy experience required.
    
    
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    Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.
    
    
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    Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
    
    
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    Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
    
    
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    Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
    
    
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    Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
    
    
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    Skill in taking vital signs.
    
    
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    Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
    
    
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    Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills
    
    
    Urology Austin offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees. Below are some of the benefits you may receive as an employee at Urology Austin.
    
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      Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
      
      
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      Short & Long Term Disability
      
      
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      401(k) with Employer Contributions and Profit Sharing
      
      
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      Paid Time Off (PTO)
      
      
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      Group Term Life Insurance
      
      
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      Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
      
      
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      Health Savings Account
      
      
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      Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
      
      
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      Competitive Wages
      
      
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      Paid Holidays, No Weekends
      
      
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