What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (Shockwave Therapy (LISWT) Technician PT/FT) position at Urology of St. Louis?
JOB TITLE: Shockwave Therapy (LISWT) Technician
STATUS: Full-time/Part-time non-exempt position
Salary Range: $16-20 per hour
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
· High school diploma required
· Must be registered/certified Medical Assistant or able to become so within 6 months
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
1 year experience in busy medical setting
1 year electronic medical records experience
1 year Urology and/or Male Fertility and Sexual Health experience preferred
1 year performing catheter changes, bladder scans, phlebotomy preferred
CORE FUNCTIONS:
· Room and prepare patients for their office visits (take vitals, collect, and process specimens, etc.)
· Communicate effectively with the provider about the patient’s status and presenting problem(s)
· Carry out provider orders, to include performing specified procedures including Shockwave Therapy (LISWT) for erectile dysfunction.
· Accurately chart encounter in EMR system
· Inform patients via telephone of test results and discuss and fill prescription refills
· Schedule procedures and surgeries, when necessary
· Catheterization of patients
· Occasional travel to other clinics may be required due to business needs
REQUIRED SKILLS:
· Excellent customer service skills
· Ability to multi-task and work under stress in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
· Strict attention to detail, and ability to accurately enter data
· Ability to maintain strict adherence to privacy standards
· Operates with honesty and integrity. Ability to learn from mistakes.
· Intermediate computer skills and advanced medical terminology knowledge
· Familiarity with OSHA and the use of PPE
Preferred:
· Experience with Allscripts EMR
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· Long periods of standing
· Occasional lifting of boxes weighing up to 25 pounds
· Frequent communication with patients face-to-face and via phone
· Exposure to bodily fluids
· Exposure to cleaning chemicals and disinfectants
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
- Urology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Catheterization: 1 year (Preferred)
- Bladder Scans: 1 year (Preferred)
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (Preferred)
- Male Fertility and Sexual Health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RMA/CMA or able to become so within 6 months of hire (Required)
Work Location: One location