Urology Associates has a full-time opening for a Medical Assistant in our San Luis Obispo Office. This is a busy specialty medical practice with multiple practitioners. Position is benefit eligible (Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing/401(k), and Employee Scholarship). Previous experience and bilingual preferred.
As a Medical Assistant you will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient exams, take vitals
- Update meds, allergies and risk factor
- Update and file medical records and insurance reports
- Assist with prostate biopsies, cystoscopies, vasectomies, and all other in office surgical procedures
- Set up rooms for procedures and surgical procedures (i.e. laying out instruments, prepping patients and assisting providers.
- Assist patients after procedures and clean up room in compliance with ASC guidelines.
- Understands the use of medications pertaining to urology and prostate cancer.
- Obtain prior auths for medications
- Other duties as assigned by office supervisor
Skills
- Proven working experience as a medical assistant
- Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Social perceptiveness and service oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
- Certified medical assistant
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Private practice
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person