Medical Assistant

Georgia Urology PA•Decatur, GA

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Certified Medical Assistant provides care and service to patients and physicians, assisting the physician with patient flow in a professional and courteous manner. The role includes gathering and documenting patient information, preparing patients and examination rooms, supporting physicians during examinations, and coordinating tests, orders, medications, and follow-up. The Medical Assistant must maintain HIPAA compliance and OSHA standards, communicate respectfully, and be flexible to work at different locations.

Requirements

Current Medical Assistant certification is required.
Must have a valid State of Georgia Driver's License and reliable transportation.
Must understand and follow medical charts and diagnoses.
Must be precise when taking vital signs and recording patient information.
Must communicate patient information tactfully and confidentially with physicians and other medical personnel.
Must interact calmly and professionally with patients who may be in pain or distress.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills are required.
Must be proficient in and have working knowledge of medical software applications, such as EMR and EHR, and Microsoft Office applications.
Must be flexible and available to work at different locations.

Nice To Haves

Two years of Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain, review, and document patient medical history and record vital signs in the EMR.
Prepare patients for examination and assist the physician during examinations.
Provide patients with accurate information, instructions, and education about medical visits and treatment procedures.
Administer medications as directed by the physician.
Process pharmacy requests as directed by the physician.
Pre-certify patients for treatment.
Pull all orders, including telephone orders, and ensure there are no open patient orders.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens for processing.
Follow up proactively and promptly on patient laboratory work and records, including biopsies, cystoscopies, urinalyses, and blood work.
Ensure patients are scheduled with the correct provider.
Remove stents, sutures, and similar items as directed by the physician.
Maintain examination-room cleanliness and upkeep, and arrange instruments and equipment.
Perform accurate and careful venipuncture on assigned patients, except in Pediatrics.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and OSHA standards of care.
Maintain positive and respectful dialogue.
Perform other duties as assigned.