Job Description

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Urogynecologist, performs specialized tests and procedures and completes a variety of medical assisting activities in an office based clinical setting. Coordinates and expedites the flow of patients and providers, while ensuring smooth functioning of the division. Adheres to hospital policy regarding patient confidentiality, exhibits a willingness and ability to communicate self as a caring and respectful person, capable of sensitively responding to patient's needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performs multiple clinical responsibilities and procedures, which may include but are not limited to urinalysis, urodynamic studies, bladder scan, and urinary catheterization. Appropriately seeks provider assistance and consultation when necessary. Provides assistance and support to the physicians and nurses as needed.

• Develops and maintains competencies including urodynamic testing and urinary catheterization according to division protocol. Performs these tasks under the guidance and support of clinical provider. Maintains yearly competency in these specialized tasks as overseen by clinical provide or supervisor.

• Cleans, disinfects and inspects all medical equipment and instruments used for patient care between each patient according to guidelines required by the department. Inspects equipment on routine basis for damage or repairs.

• Performs appropriate departmental screening, lab tests and specimen collection. Implements quality control standards as required. Provide patients with relevant instructions for specific tests and procedures.

• Performs a wide variety of activities during patient visits. Sets-up and assists providers and nurses. Monitors patients during and following routine care and procedures. Performs lab testing, specimen collection, phlebotomy and vital signs according to protocol. Communicates results in a timely manner to appropriate clinical providers and documents accurately in medical record.

• Other duties as assigned.

What We Expect from You

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/ or Experience

• Vocational or Technical training in Medical Assisting required.

• Certificate 1 Medical Assistant Certificate required.

• 1-3 years related work experience required.

• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

1-3 years of experience as a Urogynecology, Urology or Gynecology Medical Assistant.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before individuals or groups of people.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate basic figures and amounts. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Other Skills and Abilities

Strong written and oral communication skills

Demonstrate a positive, cooperative and professional attitude towards co-workers and public.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, approximately 8 hours per workday.

What We are Offer You

At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”

Compassion

Make Someone’s Day

Collaboration

Achieve Possibilities Together

Respect

Treat people with dignity

Accountability

Do the right thing

Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

About US Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.

U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.