Medical Assistant 1 - Adult Urology Surgery

The Medical Assistant 1 assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician, performing tasks such as interviewing patients, obtaining vital signs, and coordinating patient flow.

Requirements

• Properly identifies patient by requesting patient name, DOB prior to any patient interactions
• Ensures confidentiality of protected patient health information by utilizing safe business practices that support HIPAA regulations
• Accurately and safely administers and documents waived testing under the direct supervision of physician
• Prepares, stocks, and cleans exam rooms and maintains supplies and equipment for patient care
• Assists the physician with minor surgical procedures and follows appropriate procedures for obtaining, handling and processing specimens and cultures
• Coordinates patient flow to ensure physician efficiency includes managing the patient schedule and wait times
• Instructs patient and/or family regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and health/wellness issues using pre-approved forms and information
• Responds to questions and concerns from patients and/or family in an appropriate manner
• Understands and adheres to corporate compliance procedures, accrediting bodies standards and the ethical and religious directives when providing care
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives including but not limited to gathering and trending data and actively supporting process changes that foster improved quality of care and process
• Assumes personal responsibilities for continuing education and professional development
• Uses initiative and actively seeks out ways to assist in the overall operations of the practice to include assisting in clerical duties as needed
• Supports the practice efforts including but not limited to the annual Flu Clinic, job-site projects, community health events