Medical Assistant

The role of the Medical Assistant is to provide both administrative and clinical support to the clinics. The MA position requires a highly organized individual who can safely MA manage more than one task at a time and move efficiently throughout varied responsibilities. The MA must be able to work independently as well as interact as part of a team, consistently demonstrating respect and consideration to fellow staff members. The MA is to demonstrate flexibility and be able to provide coverage for the clerical staff when needed. Certain duties MA may vary based upon office location and department structure. Essential Functions: Administrative tasks as answers incoming phone calls addressing patient requests and scheduling appointments as needed, contacts patient no shows and reschedules appointments on an as needed basis, Distributes patient records to the medical staff and responsible for new patient chart prep, ensures all medical information is accurate and available for review by proper personnel. Processes outgoing patient referrals as required along with Checks out, discharges, of patients and collects any necessary copayments. Ensures all supplies are properly stocked and MA maintains effective work area Schedules patient appointments and medical procedures, (x-rays and diagnostic testing) using the EMR system as needed. Also obtains surgical and diagnostic insurance authorizations. Prepares examination room and ensures the necessary supplies required for patient care are readily available also ensuring examination rooms are cleaned and supplies are stocked. Exam room cleaning includes disposing of table paper and gowns, cleaning contaminated surface areas such as door handles, blood pressure cuffs, and chairs and pulls bars as time allows. Greets patients in the waiting area in a prompt, courteous and helpful MA manner and escorts them to the lab or applicable examination room for their scheduled appointment to prepare the patient for their appointment (i.e. assists patient in placing personal belongings in the appropriate place in the exam room). Ensures any medications brought to the visit by the patient are placed into patient’s chart. Verifies patient’s history prior to seeing the physician. Obtains patient’s vital signs including weight, blood pressure, respiration and pulse and ensures they are recorded in the EMR. Ensures the patient’s room number has been recorded on the encounter ticket and the ticket is placed in either the door or chart holder. Assists the physician with office procedures to carry out a specific task, as a second pair of hands do not require administration of medications. Collaborates with the RN’s and LPN’s to provide high quality patient care. MA is responsible to cleans and sterilizes medical equipment and disposes of contaminated supplies. MA maintains working knowledge of OSHA compliance standards and applies these policies and procedures to daily responsibilities and completing, in a timely manner, all training and in-services, including but not limited to annual OSHA training and PPD placements. MA maintains a high level of patient confidentiality. Performs all other duties as assigned. MA will also be cross trained as PSR Education / Licensure / Experience: High School graduate or equivalent Medical Assistant degree from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in Medical Assisting. Minimum of one (1) year experience Phlebotomy certification preferred What We are Offer You At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters” Compassion Make Someone’s Day Collaboration Achieve Possibilities Together Respect Treat people with dignity Accountability Do the right thing Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more. About US Urology Partners U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy. Salary Range: Please note that the hourly range for this position will vary based on experience level, education and geographical location. $17.45 - $20.50 / hour U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.

Salary : $17 - $21