Medical Assistant
Company: Advanced Urology Associates S C
Location: Joliet
Posted on: October 22, 2024
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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
Keywords: Advanced Urology Associates S C, Orland Park , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Joliet, Illinois
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