Medical Assistant Specialist - Urology
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
Under 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 which requires specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within business and professions code of the State of California and/or the regulations 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 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. This position requires knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics. It also calls for initiative, ability to prioritize demands and ability to work in a team environment, team work and a positive attitude. In addition, this role requires qualification to operate scope processor, instrument handling for sterile processing, uroflow, bladder scanner, EKG and other back office medical assistant equipment. The Medical Assistant Specialist performs additional clinical responsibilities in specialized health fields and utilizes additional certification and/or training to support procedures, technical functions, or other higher level specialist duties as required. Performs other applicable Specialist duties as assigned.
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. Minimum of three (3) years of Medical Assistant experience. UCSD Infection Prevention and Clinical Epidemiology Training on Scopes. Experience with answering phones, patient questions, making appointments, and coordinating care. Knowledge of medical terminology, on-line scheduling, universal precautions and proper use of body mechanics. Requires initiative, the ability to prioritize demands and the ability to work in a teamenvironment. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.