Medical Assistant - Lab

Denver•Littleton, CO

20d

About The Position

Purpose: To coordinate and monitor care of patients in the assigned clinical area. This position also has compliance accountability and/or responsibility for Urology Associate’s policies and procedures, the Principles of Responsibility, accreditation standards (if applicable), and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as, proper use of Urology Associate’s Personal Computer (PC) and applications. Fundamental Principles: Practice Standard Precautions, including handwashing and disposal of biohazardous materials Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control. Perform sterilization techniques. Comply with quality assurance practices. Diagnostic Procedures: Collect and process specimens. Perform CLIA waived/non-waived tests Perform EKG’s Set up lab, procedure and examination rooms daily. Collect, log, use microscope and spin urines. Prepare urine for cultures, PCA3’s and cytology. Keep patient rooms stocked with supplies and medication samples. Autoclave all necessary instruments. Keep logs of all tests ordered. Run lab controls daily. Print lab orders. Distribute lab results, reports, etc. to appropriate physicians. Set-up, assist other nurses and clean up for procedures: Cystoscopes Hydrocele aspiration Stent Removal Flow Rates/PVR Vasectomies BCG, Intron A Fulguration Cath insertion/removal Clean and disinfect lab and exam rooms. Use of proper grammer and appropriate language with all communication. Assist the Clinical Manager, Practice Administrator and Physician’s with the orderly business operation as necessary, including but not limited to assisting other employees as directed. Answer phones in a timely manner, using appropriate telephone etiquette. Conduct business in a professional manner at all times, treating patients and coworkers with respect and dignity: mindful to avoid the use of inappropriate language and behavior. Provide ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies. Respond to emergency situations throughout medical facility. Document emergency situation to supervisor. Implement patient teaching plans for areas of prostate cancer, kidney stones, BPH, infertility, and other areas as designated. Act as patient advocate and resolve patient problems. Bring unresolved issues to Clinical Supervisors attention. Perform other related duties as directed.

Requirements

A least one-year of current experience in private practice or ambulatory setting and proficiency in the use of applicable computer software is required.
Completion of a Medical Assistant program from an accredited school.
Current MA certificate/diploma in appropriate jurisdiction is required.
Must be certified or able to take certification exam within six months of hire.
Current BLS certification is required

Nice To Haves

Exceptional customer service
Highly motivated
Able to work in a fast pace environment

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor care of patients in the assigned clinical area
Practice Standard Precautions, including handwashing and disposal of biohazardous materials
Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control
Perform sterilization techniques
Comply with quality assurance practices
Collect and process specimens
Perform CLIA waived/non-waived tests
Perform EKG’s
Set up lab, procedure and examination rooms daily
Collect, log, use microscope and spin urines
Prepare urine for cultures, PCA3’s and cytology
Keep patient rooms stocked with supplies and medication samples
Autoclave all necessary instruments
Keep logs of all tests ordered
Run lab controls daily
Print lab orders
Distribute lab results, reports, etc. to appropriate physicians
Set-up, assist other nurses and clean up for procedures: Cystoscopes Hydrocele aspiration Stent Removal Flow Rates/PVR Vasectomies BCG, Intron A Fulguration Cath insertion/removal
Clean and disinfect lab and exam rooms
Answer phones in a timely manner, using appropriate telephone etiquette
Provide ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies
Respond to emergency situations throughout medical facility
Document emergency situation to supervisor
Implement patient teaching plans for areas of prostate cancer, kidney stones, BPH, infertility, and other areas as designated
Act as patient advocate and resolve patient problems
Bring unresolved issues to Clinical Supervisors attention
Assist the Clinical Manager, Practice Administrator and Physician’s with the orderly business operation as necessary, including but not limited to assisting other employees as directed