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Medical Assistant - Urology

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, Gilbert, AZ, United States


Back-Office Medical Assistant Position

Busy Gilbert Urology Practice is looking for a motivated, professional and friendly nationally-certified Medical Assistant to deliver compassionate care to patients by assisting with clinical tasks, performing support services for clinical staff and providing direct interaction with patients and their caregivers.

Schedule: Full-time Monday through Friday schedule

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and sanitizes all exam rooms for the day as well as in between each patient
  • Rooms patients; completes vital signs and applicable patient assessment items
  • Calls patients with results as directed by the provider
  • Sets up orders for phlebotomy and labs
  • Handles physician requests and coordinates special testing
  • Assists coworkers in any area to provide quality patient care
  • Submits prior authorization for medication
  • Prepares physician dictation and sends to referring providers
  • Assists in office procedures and surgery
  • Catheter changes
  • Suture and staple removal
  • Performs urinalysis
  • Prepares and sends urine and pathology labs
  • Administers injections and bladder instillation
  • Cleans and sterilizes instruments
  • Maintains a professional, team oriented, positive attitude
  • Must be able to type and do work in an EMR system
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
  • Performs other duties as requested by supervisor, administrator or physicians

Education, Experience & Skills:

  • National MA certification is strongly preferred (will be required within 90 days of hire)
  • Graduation from a medical assistant program
  • 1-2 years' experience as a medical assistant preferred but not required
  • Knowledge of HIPPA rules & Regulations
  • Knowledge of diagnostic testing and urological procedures preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPS coding
  • Knowledge of basic mathematics
  • Proficiency with use of the internet
  • Ability to use office equipment, computers

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health/dental/vision and life insurance, 401K and a caring work environment.