Medical Assistant II - UAB Medicine Urology Prattville

Baptist Health • Prattville, AL

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistant should provide quality patient care in a prompt and professional manner; assists in delivery of patient education; responsible for communication of patient information to and from physician; assumes various job tasks as assigned. Responsible for direct, individualized, goal-directed patient care under the supervision of Physician. Responsible for scrubbing on surgical procedures and knowledgeable of the principles of aseptic technique and sterilization. Performs a variety of tasks such as care of instruments, supplies, sutures, needles and basic equipment as well as stocking, cleaning and inventory, etc. This position will be responsible for scheduling all surgical and endoscopy cases for practice physicians.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required with medical training through a certificate program or at least 2 years experience as a medical assistant in a clinical setting, (Ex: clinical lab, physician's office, Emergency Medical Tech., etc.).
• Understanding of Medical Terminology required.
• BLS required
• Knowledge of the following equipment: Ultrasound, automated sphygmomanometer, L-Dex machine, wheel chair, and thermometers.
• Knowledge of scheduling for diagnostic tests/lab orders.
• Organizational skills.
• Oral and written communication and computer skills.
• Customer services skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Ability to show proficiency by passing all written and clinical test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one of the following areas is preferred- LPN, Lab, Radiology, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Physician Office, Scrub Tech.
• CMA or RMA preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care in a prompt and professional manner
• Assist in delivery of patient education
• Responsible for communication of patient information to and from physician
• Assume various job tasks as assigned
• Responsible for direct, individualized, goal-directed patient care under the supervision of Physician
• Responsible for scrubbing on surgical procedures and knowledgeable of the principles of aseptic technique and sterilization
• Perform a variety of tasks such as care of instruments, supplies, sutures, needles and basic equipment as well as stocking, cleaning and inventory, etc.
• Responsible for scheduling all surgical and endoscopy cases for practice physicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees