What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT position at Urology America, MSO?
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 :
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.
