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 Escort patients to the exam room or treatment rooms as appropriate Record patient data before each physical visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, allergies and medication list. Obtain all necessary records for the patient as required by the physician. Assures appropriate consent has been obtained prior to treatment or procedures Prepares/stocks exam rooms, orders supplies, and maintains/controls sample medications. Assists physician/APPs with exams and procedures as requested Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed by following OSHA standards and using universal precautions. Preforms lab procedures and processing of lab specimens as needed. Follow disinfection protocols to ensure the exam rooms are clean. Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials. Assist with chart audits for future visits and ensure all requested authorizations have been received as well as other medical records, as requested. Obtains new patients records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, ect. Maintains a clean work environment and restoke supple area as needed. Assist with any other staff/team member as requested or needed by the physicians, nurses, Site managers, and/or the Executive Management Team. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills High school graduate or equivalent Certification of graduation from an accredited program for medical assistant required. Preferred experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinical setting. Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Phlebotomy experience preferred. Display excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 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. Benefits 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Urology Austin