Medical Assistant
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.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Escorts patients to the exam room or treatment room as appropriate.
- Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, allergies, and medication list.
- Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician.
- Assures appropriate consent has been obtained prior to treatment or procedures.
- Conducts patient assessments and obtains pertinent medical information for referral to the physician and/or nurse.
- Directs patients from the exam room to the next appropriate station, i.e., treatment room or appointment desk.
- Prepares and stocks exam rooms, orders such supplies as needed and maintains/controls drug samples.
- Assists physicians/nurses with exams and procedures as requested.
- Performs lab procedures and processing of lab specimens as needed. Files all labs and outside reports accurately and as needed.
- Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
- Maintains all exam room disinfection protocols.
- Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Triages incoming patient telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician.
- Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians and/or nurses.
- Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
- Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.
- Maintains a clean work environment and restocks the supply area as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants preferred or LVN equivalent.
- Minimum of one year experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant or LVN in a hospital or clinic setting preferred.
- Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Phlebotomy experience required.
- Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
- Skill in taking vital signs.
- Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
- 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.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Contributions and Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Competitive Wages
- Paid Holidays, No Weekends