Healthcare Assistant at Arkansas Urology

Responsible for patient care and all of their needs including clinical & administrative tasks. Communicate with the Physician and his/her nurse so that each patient is assured of the proper care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Obtains patient health history, checks vital signs and records patient information into patient chart.
2. Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by having necessary supplies, equipment and tools ready for use by providers.
3. Collects blood draws and urine samples as ordered by medical providers as defined by state statutes.
4. Assist with data management in EMR system as directed by physician.
5. Sterilizes and cleans instruments used in examinations; maintains clean and hygienic environment
6. Responds to telephone requests and provides routine information and escalates to medical providers when appropriate.
7. Maintains medical supplies and equipment in treatment rooms on a daily basis.
8. Inventories medical supplies and equipment and requisitions as necessary.
9. Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal medical information.
10. Maintains operations by following policies and procedures.
11. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with at least six (6) months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to flexible and willing to travel to other clinics as required.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

BLS Certification required.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

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