Lead Medical Assistant
Colorado Urology Associates•Lakewood, CO
•$24 - $28
About The Position
The Lead Medical Assistant coordinates clinical care, including direct and indirect patient care, and assists the clinical supervisor and physicians with infection control, inventory, and equipment maintenance. The medical assistant provides assistance under the authorized delegation of physicians. The role requires travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical clinic.
- Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vital signs, and processing specimens.
- Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
- Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, ICD, and CPT codes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer software and database skills.
- Comfort speaking on the phone and working in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfort asking probing questions of patients.
- A caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance.
- Ability to multitask and proactively solve problems.
- A high level of professionalism.
- Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
Nice To Haves
- Urology experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare daily exam rooms for patient care and stock necessary supplies.
- Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain vital signs and urine specimens, and perform dip and automated urinalysis and microscopic preparation and review when indicated.
- Triage patient calls regarding pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by the physician, and document outcomes in the EHR.
- Assist with maintaining OSHA/MOSHA logs and records.
- Follow sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.
- Follow procedures for properly disposing of biomedical waste, including bio-hazardous or red bag waste.
- May welcome and greet patients and visitors in person or over the phone.
- Travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Corporate discounts
- Paid time off
- Competitive compensation
- Work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
