Medical Assistant, Urology
Cayuga Medical Center
- Ithaca, NY
- $18.00-22.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs clinical duties in accordance with the scope of training and in accordance with NYS laws and regulations.
- Carries out all assigned clinical procedures for the comfort and well-being of patients, per practice protocol.
- Takes and records patient's vital signs.
- Prepares exam rooms and sterilizes equipment and supplies per protocols.
- Assists physicians/providers with procedures, patient care and/or scheduling.
- Provides call management for physicians/providers with regard to clinical questions, prescription refills, test results and other patient calls per practice protocols.
- Prepares patient's record for visit, as directed by physician/provider.
- Participates in scheduled team meetings to discuss /clarify roles, responsibility, processes, and patient issues
- Participates in quality improvement activities and committees, as requested.
- Demonstrated clinical competency
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of the practice management system, EMR and scheduling protocols
- Basic keyboard skill
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of accuracy in performing responsibilities
- Exceptional service attitude and communication style
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Standing-- 70%
- Sitting-- 30%
- Reaching-- 80%
- Bending-- 50%
- Lifting - must be able to lift 40 lb.
- Pleasant conditions; comfortable indoor climate with suitable equipment and tools to carry out the responsibilities of the job.
- Persons in this job may be exposed to communicable disease through patient care and interaction.