Urology - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Job Opportunity

Responsible for the efficient and effective processing of patients through the clerical and clinical areas of the practice / clinic. Under the general direction of the physician or advanced practice provider, provides high quality, compassionate patient care.

Essential Duties :

• Prepares patient for examination. Obtains vital signs and chief complaint. Appropriately documents information obtained.
• Performs laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Answers, screens and triages telephone calls. Takes accurate messages and distributes to the appropriate personnel within the guidelines of the practice.
• Schedules tests and referral appointments for patients.
• Administers oral and injectable medication. Phones prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Engages and helps promote patient / family teaching as appropriate; and provides an educational environment for patients and patient families.
• Works gaps in care registries to help improve the quality of care.
• Maintains all logs and required checks (i.e., refrigerator temps, medications, oxygen, etc.)
• Maintains practice standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc. May assist in developing and implementing quality control and practice policies.
• Inventories, orders and restocks areas as necessary.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and environmental safety as required.
• Ability to provide clerical services and clinical services as required to maintain an effective practice flow. Cross trained to work both clerically and clinically.

Job Requirements

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University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.