Certified Medical Assistant, Procedures - Urology

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Medical Assistant, Procedures is a multi-skilled healthcare professional who works collaboratively with physicians and clinical staff to provide high-quality patient care. The Certified Medical Assistant, Procedures performs both administrative and clinical duties to support efficient, cost-effective care, optimize patient outcomes, and improve overall quality of life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance.

Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit

Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary.

Saves doctors’ time by helping with office procedures.

Procedures: TOV, SP tube change, foley change, I&O catheter, bladder irrigation, KUB Xray, bladder scans, PTNS

Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeps patient information confidential.

Counsels patients by transmitting physician orders and questions about surgery.

Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.

Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock

Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.

Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.

Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Carries out clinical duties as outlined in specific job description for CMA, RMA, CST, LPN, or RN, as applicable.

Collect and prepare lab specimens as needed

Ensure consents have been signed prior to procedure by both the physician and patient

Draw up and/or administer injections as ordered by provider

Prepare dressings and assist with wound care

Escorts patient to secretaries for discharge instructions and check out

Prepare pathology form, cup collection labels, log and record per policy

Document patient communications and treatments accurately and appropriately

Manage KPI reports including duplicate medication and medical reconciliation

Maintain rooms by proper turnover procedures, replenishing of inventory, changing of linens and removal of waste

Confirm labs and imaging is available for provider prior to visit

Perform catheter changes, bladder scans, bladder irrigations, X-rays

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

CHARACTERISTICS

High energy level and strong interpersonal skills

Tactful, empathetic, and sensitive to patient needs

Excellent telephone etiquette

Uses discretion, sound judgment, and maintains confidentiality

Establishes credibility with physicians, staff, and patients

Organized, resourceful, able to multitask, and takes initiative

Focused on quality improvement and cost-efficient care

Team player with a positive attitude

Professional appearance and demeanor Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program

Current Medical Assisting Certification with no restrictions

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Knowledge of infection control, sterile technique, and clinic-based health and safety precautions

Ability to use and apply medical terminology accurately

Understanding of general clinical principles, methodologies, and outcome measures

Strong communication skills with patients and external parties in a courteous and professional manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting: Occasionally

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Carrying/Lifting: Occasionally (up to 35 pounds)

Stooping/Kneeling: Frequently

Other: N/A

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Full-Time