About the role
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.
* 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