Urology - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

About The Position

General Purpose of Job: Responsible for the efficient and effective processing of patients through the clerical and clinical areas of the practice/clinic. Under the general direction of the physician or advanced practice provider, provides high quality, compassionate patient care.

Requirements

Specialty clinics may require six months specialty experience
Relevant clinical experience within the past 5 years; if no clinical experience, completion of medical assistant program in past two years.
High school diploma or GED
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR In lieu of formal education, minimum 6 months of recent Medical Assistant clinical experience
Ability to provide care for patients, which is age specific to their physical and safety needs, psychosocial concerns and educational level.
Necessary visual and auditory acuity required to monitor patient's condition and operate department equipment
Demonstrates a positive team attitude and has interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with clients, their families, providers and co-workers.
Ability to work in an EMR environment

Nice To Haves

MA Certification. Preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares patient for examination. Obtains vital signs and chief complaint. Appropriately documents information obtained.
Performs laboratory and diagnostic testing.
Answers, screens and triages telephone calls. Takes accurate messages and distributes to the appropriate personnel within the guidelines of the practice.
Schedules tests and referral appointments for patients.
Administers oral and injectable medication. Phones prescriptions to pharmacies.
Engages and helps promote patient/family teaching as appropriate; and provides an educational environment for patients and patient families.
Support quality initiatives specific to the department and organization.
Maintains all logs and required checks (i.e., refrigerator temps, medications, oxygen, etc.)
Maintains practice standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc. May assist in developing and implementing quality control and practice policies.
Inventories, orders and restocks areas as necessary.
Maintains and cleans equipment and environmental safety as required.
The role requires adaptability to work in different settings or assignments, requiring the ability to learn new facility protocols and workflows quickly.
Required to travel to satellite clinics as indicated.
Coordination with other organizations and departments as indicated for patient care.
Train new employees and students as required.