Medical Assistant - Urology
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
Under the direct supervision of the Urology nurse manager, Urology nurse supervisor, and the general supervision of the clinic providers and licensed nursing staff, performs administrative tasks that require specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within business and professions code of the State of California and/or the regulations of The Joint Commission (TJC). These duties also include but are not limited to: All aspects of back office medical assistant duties which include but are not limited to equipment management, environmental care functions, cleaning/disinfecting the environment, vital screening, medication review, documentation assistance for the providers, appointment scheduling, patient check-in, authorizations, accurate billing, payment processing, and supply and forms management. Requires knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics. Position requires initiative, ability to prioritize demands, ability to work in a team environment, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Position also requires qualification to operate the scope processor, instrument handling for sterile processing, uroflow, bladder scanner, EKG, and other back office medical assistant equipment.
Qualifications
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date. Two (2) years or more of Medical Assistant experience, preferably in a large, complex Healthcare system. Demonstrated knowledge and training in patient care, environmental care functions, equipment/supply management, and cleaning/disinfecting the environment. Proven knowledge of online scheduling, universal precautions, and body mechanics. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize demands and work in a team environment.