Medical Assistant-Urology

Palomar Health•Poway, CA

7d•$24 - $34

About The Position

Under the supervision of an RN, LVN, physician assistant, or physician, the Medical Assistant supports quality patient care in a clinic setting. The role registers patients, enters information into the computer system, obtains vital signs and health-screening information, schedules appointments, and provides phone and customer service. It prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment, opens sterile supplies, and sets up for procedures. The position provides direct patient care, assists physicians with examinations and procedures, and attends to patient comfort, privacy, and progress. The Medical Assistant maintains accurate, confidential medical records and documents transactions, phone conversations, observations, and orders according to clinic policy. The role provides health-care instructions to patients and family members, administers medications as appropriate, and collects and handles laboratory specimens. It follows infection-control procedures, including the handling and disposal of infectious or hazardous waste, and cooperates with coworkers to meet department objectives and maintain good employee relations. To support patient care, service excellence, and operational efficiency, employees may be assigned to different units, departments, clinics, or locations as organizational needs, staffing, and patient volume require. The employee also follows Palomar Health Medical Group rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards, supports its mission, vision, and quality commitment, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Certificate program with relevant front- and back-office experience.
0–6 months of related experience.
American Heart Association-recognized BLS - Heartsaver certification.
Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position.
Knowledge of standard office equipment, including calculator, fax, and photocopier.
Personal computer and software skills, including MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, and email.
Windows computer skills, including keyboarding and use of a mouse or keys for selecting items, drop-down menus, scroll bars, folders, and copying; these skills are required upon employment or within the first two weeks of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.
Certified CA State Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

Register patients and enter data into the computer system.
Obtain patients’ vital signs and health-screening information.
Schedule appointments and provide phone and customer service.
Prepare rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment; open sterile supplies and set up for procedures.
Provide appropriate direct patient care and personal care in assigned areas.
Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
Maintain patient comfort and privacy and express interest in patients’ progress.
Maintain accurate and confidential patient medical records; document transactions, phone conversations, observations, and orders according to clinic policy and procedure.
Provide health-care instruction to patients and family members.
Follow infection-control policies and procedures, including proper handling and disposal of infectious and hazardous waste.
Administer medications accurately as appropriate and collect and handle laboratory specimens.
Cooperate with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations.
Work in other units, departments, clinics, or locations as assigned based on staffing, patient volume, and organizational needs.
Follow Palomar Health Medical Group rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards; carry out its mission, vision, and quality commitment.
Perform other duties as assigned.