Medical Assistant - Urological Surgeons
BayCare Clinic · Green Bay, WI · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Guided by specialty physicians, we foster a collaborative community built on authenticity, excellence in practice, and patient-centered compassion. BayCare Clinic Urological Surgeons is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team in Green Bay.
Responsibilities
- Absorbs and relays patient information to the practitioner.
- Assists practitioners with patients; escorting patients to rooms, collecting urine specimens, taking vital signs, and patient teaching as directed by a physician.
- May assist nursing staff in admitting patients in the pre-operative area.
- Informs nursing staff of any patient concerns.
- Makes telephone calls to patients regarding physician orders and/or prescription medications ordered by the physician.
- Schedules required tests.
- Talks with patients regarding scheduled tests and test results as indicated from charts after review by physician.
- Answers minor medical problem questions for patients.
- Assists with surgery and/or procedures as requested.
- Assists in the post-operative execution of physician orders.
- Handles of instruments, tube changes, dilations, catheterizations and Foley insertions, dressing changes, clip removal, removing sutures, discontinuing IV’s, etc.
- Draws and administers injections, oral medications, bladder installations, etc.
- Assists in routine cleaning of patient rooms, waiting areas, and toys, and maintains accurate cleaning logs.
- Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly sterilizer tests including cold sterilizer testing.
- Accurately documents all care provided to the patient in the patient’s medical record.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program and a valid certification preferred.
- Experience and training as a medical assistant with demonstration of appropriate competencies may be accepted in lieu of completion of medical assistant program.
- 6 months – 1 year of prior Medical Assistant experience preferred.
- Must be computer literate and familiar with the software used at the practice site.
Benefits
The Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, disability and life insurance, as well as flexible spending options. We also offer a 401k retirement plan with a company match, generous PTO, and paid holidays.