Medical Assistant

Company: Advanced Urology Associates S C
Location: Joliet
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

Description:The Certified/Registered Medical Assistant is responsible for the performance of all duties relating to patient care processes in the Urology clinic. The Medical Assistant must be able to communicate verbally in a clear and concise manner to personnel, patients and physicians. The position is task and detail oriented, with goal of providing quality patient care in relation to the patient's diagnosis and treatment needs.Position ResponsibilitiesAssessment and Documentation of New Patient/Return Patients/Consults1. Review of patients history, inclusive of prior medical/surgical and urological history and thorough documentation completion, inclusive of assessment requirements2. Review of available information obtained by other health care team members internal and external3. Recognition of recent and prior diagnostic test results having relevance to patients current urological health history4. Provide urological educational requirements of the urological patient under direct of physician, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical NursePerformance of clinical skills1. Laboratory services of venipuncture, urinalysis, and knowledge of laboratory reference services and their requirements2. Uroflow3. Post Void Residual Testing4. Urinary Catheterization5. Preparation and possible direct assistance of urological office procedures6. Vital signs7. Medication administration; injections, intravesical, oral under the direct supervision of physicianRequirements:High school diploma or equivalentRegistered/Certified by accrediting programAbility to speak, read, and write EnglishAbility to calculate basic mathStrong communication and interpersonal skillsBasic computer skills/knowledge and keyboarding skillsAbility to work independently or as a teamMust be able to multi-task, use critical thinking and problem solving skills and analyze dataPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk or sit for an extended period of timeRequires frequent bending, squatting, stooping or stretchingAbility to perform proper body mechanics and have the ability to assist patients with ambulating, transferring on/off table, chair, or wheelchairAbility to lift 0-15 pounds without assistancePossess physical agility to respond in a quick manner and appropriately to respond to unexpected patient and family safety needsCustomer ServiceProfessional communication with patients, families, physicians and institutional departments to achieve optimal urological careAssesses and anticipates patient and family response to urological treatment plan and provides for necessary interventionsProvides for timely communication to patients, families, physicians, and other staff membersTechnologyProvide for documentation electronic environment following established protocolsEnsure responsibility of current passwords for required institutions and facilitiesE-prescribe applicable patients under the direct supervision of physician and within Advanced UrologyProtects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines/regulationsSafetyFollow safety standards in all aspects of performance of the above essential functionsFollow standard precautions in the provision of patient care and implements other infection control measures as necessaryUtilizes equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and institutional policyReports/documents unexpected occurrences involving patients and others as appropriateFollows facility specific emergency and disaster preparedness plans

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