Senior Medical Assistant - Urology Medical Center)

About the role

The Senior Medical Assistant position at Urology Medical Center is responsible for providing comprehensive support to urology specialists and managing patient care in a specialized setting. This role requires a minimum of five years of medical assistant experience with a focus on chronic disease management or a specialty discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations and treatments, ensuring all necessary paperwork and preparations are completed.
• Assists in diagnostic procedures, collecting specimens and preparing patients for imaging studies.
• Administers medications and injections as directed by the physician.
• Monitors patient vitals and records them accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans for patients.
• Ensures patient confidentiality and maintains a safe and sterile environment.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments and external providers as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline.
• Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA, or Registered Medical Assistant.
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA).
• CPT – Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA).

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language.
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers.
• Knowledgeable about medical practices and patient care, able to assist with examinations, diagnostic, and treatment procedures.
• Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers in a team setting.
• Understanding of the patient population and its relation to the clinical disease process.
• Advanced assessment competences appropriate for the level of practice.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline.
• Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA, or Registered Medical Assistant.
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA).
• CPT – Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA).

Pay

Salary range: $40,000 - $50,000 annually.

Schedule

Day shift, Monday through Friday.