Urology Austin Hiring for Medical Assistant at Round Rock, TX Full Time

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 before each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, allergies, and medication list.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by the physician.
• Assures appropriate consent has been obtained before treatment or procedures.
• 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/APPs with exams and procedures as requested.
• Performs lab procedures and processing of lab specimens as needed. Files all labs and outside s accurately and as needed.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and by OSHA and universal precautions.
• Maintains all exam room disinfection protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Completes electronic prescriptions or phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians and/or nurses, Site Managers, or Executive Management Team.
• 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 patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.
• Maintains a clean work environment and restocks the supply area as needed.
• Assist with any other staff/team member as requested or needed by the physicians, nurses, Site Managers, and/or Executive Management Team.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills :

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• 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.
• Proficiency in computer software including Word, Exile, 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

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