What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urology Medical Assistant position at employee-vmmc?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Medical Assistant / Certified Medical Assistant (MA/CMA) working in our amazing and growing Urology Clinic at the CUMC-Began Campus, you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.
Why Urology?
- Unlike general practice clinics, urology MAs (Medical Assistants) routinely assist with or handle specialized clinical tasks. These can include catheter changes, self-catheterization instruction, bladder scans, specimen collection, and assisting providers during minor procedures like cystoscopies, vasectomies, or prostate biopsies
- You gain targeted medical expertise regarding kidney health, urinary tract conditions, bladder disorders, and male/female urological or reproductive health. This deep focus makes the workday intellectually engaging
- Many patients feel anxious or embarrassed discussing urinary leakage, sexual health, or prostate concerns. MAs often find deep job satisfaction in building rapport, answering questions, and helping patients feel comfortable and respected
- Urology care often involves chronic conditions or multi-step treatment plans. MAs frequently provide ongoing post-visit support, such as medication follow-ups, test result delivery, and coordinating care with external specialists
To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others.
Expectations:
- Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.
- Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing drug allergies and current medications, completing applicable screening questionnaires and documenting reasons for visit.
- Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
- Performs other duties within scope of role as assigned.
We are offering a $4800 Sign-on Bonus and Education Assistance to new hires that meet eligibility requirements.
Job Requirements
Required:
- Graduate of a medical assisting program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP)
- Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Where You’ll Work
From primary to specialty care, as well as walk-in and virtual services, CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.