What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant position at Urology of Virgina?
Company Description
Urology of Virginia (UVA) has a long history of providing comprehensive and quality care to the entire Hampton Roads region, including northeastern North Carolina. Our clinical care team consists of board certified urologists most of whom are fellowship trained, nationally recognized, awarded and published. Working in a team based environment, our mission is to help patients optimize their urological health.
- Ensures that exam rooms are prepped, cleaned, and stocked in preparation for patients and between patients as required. Preps patient charts as required for appointments.
- Preps patients for any in office procedures and assists providers as necessary with exams, treatments and testing. As well as, performs necessary procedures as required (phlebotomy, bladder scans, catheter changes, etc.)
- Collect and properly label all necessary lab specimens to include but not limited to blood, urine, and biopsy tissue
- Perform CLIA waved laboratory testing, strictly adhering to the policies and guidelines established by UVA and the practice
- Effectively uses necessary PPE as appropriate and abides by safe handling and disposal protocols of medical equipment and materials
- Provide patient education and training as needed to include by not limited to self- catheterization, bladder irrigations, pre-op instructions and post-op care
- Utilizes electronic medical records for documentation and charting all patient information to include but not limited to phone encounters, appointment scheduling, lab results, provider orders, etc.
- Cover phones for patient triage for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and other duties related to aiding in patient care and treatment,by answering, documenting, and routing when appropriate all incoming patient calls
- Obtains authorizations and pre-certifications for clinical treatments, exams, diagnostic testing, and prescriptions as required per the patient’s health plan.
Job Description
We are seeking a professional and experienced Clinical Assistant who will perform a variety of clinical tasks for a physician, as assigned.
Qualifications
- Certification as a Medical Assistant or equivalent
- Successful completion of secondary education in medical assisting or other nursing related field of study
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment
- Excellent customer service skills
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
