Technician Medical Surgical - Medical Assistant - Urology - Westchester Medical Group - Bronxville, NY
About The Position
Greet patients, visitors, and employees in a courteous manner. Identifies self to the patient and explains the procedures to be performed, clearly and concisely. Maintains ongoing awareness of patient needs when performing procedures which require physical contact, i.e., gentle positioning of patient, providing blanket for warmth, and modesty, and reassure patient during procedure. Responds to inquiries politely and promptly. Refers matters outside scope of own duties to appropriate others as necessary, keeping patients and other informed as needed. Observes patients' conditions, reports abnormal conditions to provider and records appropriate documentation in patient’s records. Measures and records patient height and weight, performs routine vision and hearing examinations, and takes pulse and blood pressure readings. Draws blood from patients and/or performs finger sticks and obtains other specimens as requested by physician or registered nurse. Assist with diagnostic procedures using aseptic principles in creating and maintaining a sterile field during procedures. Use technical skills regarding positioning, wound care, and dressings. Prepare, collect and arrange for disposition of specimens; transport patients, assist in the care of the body after death. Maintain stock items for examination and blood drawing rooms, forms used by clinical staff, etc. Notify appropriate persons to order depleted stock. Maintain forms used by clinical staff, etc. and therapeutic environment for patient care; assists in the cleaning and maintenance of technical equipment used in patient care and utility room; reports equipment requiring repairs to appropriate others. May answer telephones and issue appointments as needed. Performs other job-related duties as required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- BCLS Certification from AHA
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant Certification
- One or more years of experience as a Medical Assistant in Urology
- Epic experience
- Knowledge Of Authorizations
- Bilingual - Spanish
Responsibilities
- Greet patients, visitors, and employees in a courteous manner.
- Identify self to the patient and explain procedures clearly and concisely.
- Maintain ongoing awareness of patient needs during procedures requiring physical contact, ensuring comfort and modesty.
- Respond to inquiries politely and promptly.
- Refer matters outside scope of own duties to appropriate others.
- Observe patients' conditions and report abnormal conditions to the provider.
- Record appropriate documentation in patient’s records.
- Measure and record patient height and weight.
- Perform routine vision and hearing examinations.
- Take pulse and blood pressure readings.
- Draw blood from patients and/or perform finger sticks.
- Obtain other specimens as requested by physician or registered nurse.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures using aseptic principles to create and maintain a sterile field.
- Utilize technical skills regarding positioning, wound care, and dressings.
- Prepare, collect, and arrange for disposition of specimens.
- Transport patients.
- Assist in the care of the body after death.
- Maintain stock items for examination and blood drawing rooms, and forms used by clinical staff.
- Notify appropriate persons to order depleted stock.
- Maintain a therapeutic environment for patient care.
- Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of technical equipment used in patient care and utility room.
- Report equipment requiring repairs to appropriate others.
- Answer telephones and issue appointments as needed.
- Perform other job-related duties as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
