Medical Assistant

Colorado Urologic Surgery Center - Park Meadows is looking for Medical Assistants to support the Ambulatory Surgery Centers. We are looking for full-time and part-time. The Medical Assistant is anticipated to work alongside physicians, mainly in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics.

REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATE / LICENSE:

• High School Diploma 
• BLS certification required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of medical office procedures.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type patient information.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and make changes accurately.
• Skill in operating a computer, copy machine, and fax.
• Skill in greeting patients and answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetical or numeric systems.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
• Prepares exam rooms in the clinical area for patient care daily, including stocking of all necessary supplies.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, taking the required vital signs and obtaining urine specimens; performing dip and automated urinalysis and microscopic preparation and review when indicated.
• Assists physician with the preparation/administration of Lupron, BCG, Eligard, Vantas, and Mitomycin; assist/perform with office based procedures (bladder scan, urethral dilations, and catheterization) as requested.
• Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions and concerns as directed by the physician; documenting outcomes in EHRs
• Assists in maintenance of all logs and records for OSHA/MOSHA.
• Adheres to and follows sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.
• Adheres to bio-hazardous or red bag waste policy and procedure for proper disposal of biomedical waste.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time. Stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies.
• Occasional lifting of files, supplies or paper weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Requires manual dexterity.
• Vision correctable to 20/20 and hearing in normal range for telephone contacts.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Work is performed in an office environment.
• Involves frequent contact with staff and patients. May involve dealing with angry or upset people.
• Work may be stressful at times.
• May include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, drafts, etc.
• May require flexible working hours.