Medical Assistant - Urology (32788)

Perform all necessary in-house testing prior to the physician seeing the patient, which include UA Dip, bladder ultrasound, uroflows. Nurse schedule as assigned: Catheter removals, catheter changes, BCG instillations, DMSO installations, Urocuff studies, bladder ultrasounds, other scheduled responsibilities. Preps and assists physicians with in-office procedures. Performs clerical duties related to clinical services including appointment scheduling, returning messages for patients as requested by physicians. Fills out FMLA or disability paperwork for assigned physicians. Performs medical receptionist duties as necessary: answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, works on incoming faxes, takes payments, and provides information. Obtains, verifies, and updates patient information and provides support services to patients and medical staff. Obtains prior authorization for ordered imaging and prescriptions. Assists team’s scribe with prescription refill requests. Works with the team’s scribe to address physician’s telephone encounters and documents. Performs daily assigned tasks related to JCAHO or CLIA compliance. Performs daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of the clinical area as assigned by the clinical supervisor- including exam rooms, procedure rooms, patient restrooms, lab, and instrument cleaning area. Other duties as assigned by admin. Essential Job Responsibilities Rooms patients during the clinic. Perform all necessary in-house testing prior to the physician seeing the patient, which include UA Dip, bladder ultrasound, uroflows. Nurse schedule as assigned: Catheter removals, catheter changes, BCG instillations, DMSO installations, Urocuff studies, bladder ultrasounds, other scheduled responsibilities. Preps and assists physicians with in-office procedures. Performs clerical duties related to clinical services including appointment scheduling, returning messages for patients as requested by physicians. Fills out FMLA or disability paperwork for assigned physicians. Performs medical receptionist duties as necessary: answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, works on incoming faxes, takes payments, and provides information. Obtains, verifies, and updates patient information and provides support services to patients and medical staff. Obtains prior authorization for ordered imaging and prescriptions. Checks physician voicemail 2-3 times daily. Assists team’s scribe with prescription refill requests. Works with the team’s scribe to address physician’s telephone encounters and documents. Performs daily assigned tasks related to JCAHO or CLIA compliance. Performs daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of the clinical area as assigned by the clinical supervisor- including exam rooms, procedure rooms, patient restrooms, lab, and instrument cleaning area. Other duties as assigned by admin. Performance Requirements Patient Care Escort and prepare patients for examination or treatment. Obtain and record vital signs, medical history, and other relevant patient information. Assist urologists with procedures, examinations, and urological tests. Educate patients on urological procedures, treatments, and post-care instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr GI Alliance