Certified Medical Assistant |Procedural Technician | Outpatient Urogynecology | Oviedo

Orlando Health•Oviedo, FL

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About The Position

The Procedural Technician supports the clinical team in an ambulatory urogynecology setting, performing specialized invasive in-office procedures for patients with genitourinary or colorectal problems. Under provider supervision, the technician uses specialized equipment to conduct, document, and assist with procedures and completes clinical activities that support patient care. The role may be filled by a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The position is full-time, day shift, with hours of 7:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Friday. There are no weekends or holidays. The department is Urogynecology.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or Practical Nurse program from an accredited college or technical school.
One year of practice in the field is required.
Complete urological or colorectal training and demonstrate proficiency within the first 90 days of hire.
Maintain BLS and current healthcare provider certifications.
Maintain current certification as a medical assistant through one of the listed agencies: NHA (CCMA), AAMA (CMA), AMCA (CMAC), NCCT (NCMA), NAHP (NRCMA or NRCAMA), AMT (RMA), or ARMA (RMA); alternatively, hold a current Florida LPN license renewed every two years.
Maintain competencies in required clinical procedures and comply with organizational protocols and department guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in Urology, Urogynecology, Urodynamics, or Colorectal.

Responsibilities

Communicate with patients in a caring and respectful manner, respond sensitively to their needs, and provide courteous customer service.
Perform CMA or LPN duties to support the clinical team and provide patient care consistent with established practices.
Perform clinical tasks such as bladder scans, urinary catheterization and catheter care or changes, Foley catheter care, medication administration and injections, bladder irrigations and instillations, dipstick urinalysis with microscopic analysis, and pessary care and cleaning.
Assist providers with invasive in-office procedures, including urodynamic and anorectal manometry studies, testosterone pellet insertions, cystoscopies, vasectomies, sigmoidoscopies, anoscopy, hemorrhoid banding, and anorectal biopsies.
Seek provider assistance and consultation when appropriate.
Use urological and colorectal equipment to measure and record urinary flow rates, cystometrograms, sphincter electromyography, pressure-flow studies, urethral pressure profiles, and pelvic-floor EMG.
Take and record vital signs, weight, and other pertinent patient information during testing, and promptly report changes or problems to providers.
Maintain competencies in urodynamic testing and aseptic procedures, including urinary catheterization, in accordance with organizational protocols and department guidelines.
May maintain an appointment system for patients referred for urological, colorectal, or anorectal manometry studies.
Clean, disinfect, and inspect patient-care equipment and instruments between patients according to Orlando Health SOPs and department guidelines; routinely inspect equipment for damage or repair needs.
Assist patients with lifting and movement from wheelchairs to procedural tables or chairs.
Perform appropriate screening, laboratory testing, and specimen collection.
Implement required quality-control standards.
Provide patients with instructions for tests, procedures, and upcoming office visits; monitor patients during procedures and provide routine post-procedure care.
Communicate vital-sign results promptly to appropriate clinical providers and document accurately in the medical record.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
Assist providers with rooming patients, chart preparation, prior authorizations, and other requested administrative tasks.
Maintain procedure supplies inventory.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by a supervisor or manager.