Medical Assistant - Float

United Urology Group • Glendale, AZ

10d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant - Float coordinates clinical care, including direct and indirect patient care, and assists the clinical supervisor and physicians in infection control, inventory, and equipment maintenance. The medical assistant’s role is to assist under the authorized delegation of physicians. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program required and will be verified prior to employment
• Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vitals, and processing specimens.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, ICD, and CPT Codes.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Proficient computer software and database skills.
• Comfortable speaking on the phone and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Very comfortable asking probing questions to patients.
• Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Multitasking and proactive problem-solving.
• A high level of professionalism.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily exam rooms in the clinical area for patient care, including stocking all necessary supplies.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, taking the required vital signs and obtaining urine specimens; performs dip and automated urinalysis and microscopic preparation and review when indicated.
• Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by the physician; document outcomes in EHR.
• Assists in the maintenance of all logs and records for OSHA/MOSHA.
• Adheres to and follows sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.
• Adheres to bio-hazardous or red bag waste policy and procedure for properly disposing of biomedical waste.
• May welcome and greet all patients and visitors in person or over the phone.
• Travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends!
• outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED