Arlington Urology CMA Clinical Coordinator I

About the role

The Certified Medical Assistant works interdependently with other medical professionals to provide quality health care to a high volume of patients. Medical Assistants provide direct patient care for and treat patients in the office, as directed by Physician, Advanced Practice Provider, Registered Nurse, or Supervising Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provider’s assistant in the daily clinic assisting providers during office visits and in-office procedures as needed.
• Services Include But Are Limited To Prepping exam rooms for clinical procedures and assisting practitioners with patient care.
• Accurate measurement of vital signs, including orthostatic blood pressure, temperature, pulse, body weight, height, and complete appropriate health history questions.
• Record medications, allergies, pertinent lab work, pharmacy, and PCP (Primary Care Provider) in the EMR (Electronic Medical Record).
• Wound Care/Dressing Changes, Patient Education, Injection Administration, Immunization Management, Prior Authorizations, Population Health and care gap closure, Bladder Scans, Foley Catheter Exchanges, Assist with Ureteral Stent Removals, Set up and assist with Vasectomy, Prepare and administer medications under the direction of supervising physicians.
• Follow standing orders as directed by department policies (i.e., UA, Flu, Strep tests).
• Administer PO medications under direct supervision of the physician.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas.
• Notify patients of lab results.
• Assist patients by answering phone calls and refilling medications at the direction of the physician.
• Make referrals to other departments and clinics to coordinate patient care.
• Disinfect exam rooms in-between patients.
• Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective manner according to Policy and Procedures.
• Other Duties Maintains patient confidentially. Keep management informed of high-risk situations. Demonstrate appropriate use in cleaning of equipment. Practice infection control, following OSHA guidelines and office policy.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate degree Medical Assistant program and current certification through AAMA, NHA, RMA or similar organization is required.
• Prior healthcare giver experience required.
• Experience in electronic medical records (EMR/HER) software required.
• Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and interact professionally with others.
• Ability to actively listen.
• Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and cogently, in grammatically correct English.
• Ability to spell, proofread and edit written text.