MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position : Medical Assistant - Urology
Location : Grand Rapids
Full Time : 40-hours / week
Days : Monday-Friday No Weekends
Paid Holidays
Time : 8am-5pm
About Us :
Urologic Consultants is a private urology practice in partnership with Michigan Institute of Urology and an affiliate of Solaris Health LLC.
We have ten providers that specialize in urological care for male, female and pediatric patients. Our team is dedicated and strives to provide high quality patient care in a work family environment.
Job Overview :
The Medical Assistant will be responsible for preparing and managing the daily patient workflow for the urology Nurse Practitioner.
Duties include reviewing patient charts prior to appointment to ensure proper medical information has been provided, rooming patients, collecting vitals such as weight and blood pressure, accurately documenting medical information in EMR, assisting with procedures such as cystoscopies, biopsies, catheter removals and providing patient education.
Requires a positive, caring attitude and an ability to work both independently and with the team. The position offers an excellent opportunity for clinical growth and surrounds you with an experienced clinical team to help you achieve your goals!
Responsibilities :
Provide exceptional customer service; communicating with patients, visitors and co-workers in a kind and respectful manner
Manage daily workflow for urology Nurse Practitioner
Ask preliminary exam questions and document appropriately in EMR
Obtain and document patient vital signs and summary of patients visit
Assist providers with in-office procedures
Timely and accurate completion of lab requests for specimens
Obtain prior authorizations in a timely manner for patient medications
Prep charts for upcoming patient visits
Assist in proper cleaning of all instruments and equipment
Annual review and training of OSHA, Waste Management and Procedure guidelines
Assist fellow staff members and substitute, when needed
Perform telephone triage, assessment, screening and patient education, when needed
Skills :
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
Ability to handle sensitive patient information with confidentiality and professionalism
Knowledge of EMR documentation and charting
Benefits :
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Free parking
Medical specialties :
- Urology
- Surgery
Schedule :
- Monday to Friday; 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm
- No nights
- No weekends Work setting :
- Office
- Office
- In person