At Urology Austin, our mission is committed to improving the lives of patients and their families through compassionate, quality, and ethical care.

In choosing a career with Urology Austin, you are choosing to improve the lives of patients and their families through a collaborative team-driven approach in an innovative, quality-driven, community-based setting. Better Medicine. Better Care.

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to, under direct supervision, maintain efficient patient flow, assist with patient care and performs tasks assigned by physicians and nurses at our Radiation Oncology Center. 

​Responsibilities and Duties:​

• Escorts patients to the exam room or treatment room as appropriate.
• Records patient data before each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, allergies, and medication list.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by the physician.
• Assures appropriate consent has been obtained before treatment or procedures.
• Directs patients from the exam room to the next appropriate station, i.e., treatment room or appointment desk.
• Prepares and stocks exam rooms, orders such supplies as needed, and maintains/controls drug samples.
• Assists physicians/APPs with exams and procedures as requested.
• Performs lab procedures and processing of lab specimens as needed. Files all labs and outside reports accurately and as needed.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and by OSHA and universal precautions.
• Maintains all exam room disinfection protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Completes electronic prescriptions or phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians and/or nurses, Site Managers, or Executive Management Team.
• Practice Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Assist with chart audits for future visits and ensure all requested authorizations have been received as well as other medical records, as requested.
• Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.
• Maintains a clean work environment and restocks the supply area as needed.
• Assist with any other staff/team member as requested or needed by the physicians, nurses, Site Managers, and/or Executive Management Team.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills​:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
• Skill in taking vital signs.
• Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
• Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer software including Word, Exile, and Outlook.

Urology Austin offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees. Below are some of the benefits you may receive as an employee at Urology Austin.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive Wages
• Paid Holidays, No Weekends