Medical Assistant
Colorado Urology Associates•Lafayette, CO
•$22 - $26
About The Position
The Medical Assistant coordinates clinical care, including direct and indirect patient care, and assists the clinical supervisor and physicians with infection control, inventory, and equipment maintenance. The role assists under physicians’ authorized delegation. The position may include greeting patients and visitors in person or by phone and requires travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical clinic.
- Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vital signs, and processing specimens.
- Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD, and CPT codes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer software and database skills.
- Comfort speaking on the phone and working in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfort asking patients probing questions.
- A caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.
- Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance.
- Multitasking and proactive problem-solving skills.
- A high level of professionalism.
- Successful candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check.
Nice To Haves
- Urology experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare daily exam rooms for patient care and stock necessary supplies.
- Escort patients to exam rooms, take required vital signs, and obtain urine specimens.
- Perform dip and automated urinalysis, and prepare and review microscopic samples when indicated.
- Triage patient calls regarding pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by the physician, and document outcomes in the EHR.
- Assist with maintaining OSHA/MOSHA logs and records.
- Follow sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.
- Follow biohazardous or red bag waste policies and procedures for disposing of biomedical waste.
- Greet patients and visitors in person or over the phone as needed.
- Travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Corporate discounts
- Paid time off
- Competitive compensation
- Work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
