Medical Assistant Certified

Colorado Springs Urological Associates•Colorado Springs, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Certified supports the delivery of urological services, performs work as required and functions as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team. This role involves performing routine administrative and clinical tasks to ensure the smooth operation of medical offices. The position requires collaboration with staff within their practice or other professional disciplines within affiliated medical groups to achieve effective and efficient patient care delivery and desired patient outcomes.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certification or Registration
BLS certification
Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program
Ability to perform well in stressful situations
Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR, Practice Management
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
Project Management skills
Vendor relations (for those MA’s that are required to order office and clinical supplies)
Knowledge of database management
Strong problem-solving skills
Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality

Nice To Haves

6 months experience working within a physician’s office
Urology experience

Responsibilities

Perform various administrative and clinical duties under the direction of their assigned direct supervisor
Consistently confer with physicians, nursing, and other staff members to coordinate and schedule appointments of patients
Greet and prepare patients
Measure and record vital signs
Record patient interview, history, and chief complaint
Provide patient education with regards to medications, management of diseases, home treatments and special diets
Prepare patients for examinations and perform routing screening tests
Assist physicians with exams
Perform phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens
Perform basic lab tests
Perform EKG’s
Assist with X-ray and physician therapy procedures
Prepare and administer medications with physician authorization
Change dressings, apply bandages, remove sutures and perform other first aid procedures
Use CPR skills when necessary
Prepare accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times
Open office in the morning and close in the afternoon
Assist in maintaining patient logs for Lab requests, CT scans and other treatment orders for the patients
Maintain prescription ledger when needed
Ensure the back office has good flow, keeps rooms full and assists with room turnover
Perform new patient thorough work-up (x-rays, vitals, new patient packet explanation)
Add medical history on all new patients and accurately update all established patients’ history
Perform accurate and complete room set-up for physician
Ensure that all patients medication is updated before physician visit
Handle set-up for in office surgical procedures
Ensure appropriate consent form is completed correctly avoiding the use of too many medical abbreviations within the consent forms
Scribe as assigned per physician office flow
Prepare for seeing patients the following day, including patient confirmation for next day visit
Complete patient medical record requests when necessary
Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel
Ensure proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed
Meet established attendance criteria and start work promptly
Be punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
Respect and acknowledge the organizations commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions
Consistently demonstrate good use of time and resources
Adhere to HR, & Corporate policies and procedures
Ensure that all medical records are accurate and complete for all patients
Ensure compliance of healthcare regulations, medical laws and high ethical standards
Regularly adhere and support compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned including, but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines for Parts C & D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse
Perform other position related duties as assigned