Medical Assistant / Urology/Urodynamics
Children's Nebraska
- Location
- Onsite (Omaha, NE)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 2 weeks ago
About the role
Children's Nebraska is the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, dedicated to improving the life of every child through exceptional care and research. This role involves assisting physicians in providing direct patient care, performing diagnostic tests, and administering medications within the Urology/Urodynamics department.
Skills
Patient care
Diagnostic testing
Vital signs monitoring
Medication administration
Immunization administration
Electronic medical record
Patient teaching
Clinical documentation
Crisis response
Scheduling
Communication skills
Full job details
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At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.
Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
A Brief Overview
Responsible for assisting the physician in caring for the patient and family in accordance with organization protocols, policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
- Assists in the assessment of the health status of individuals including the delivery of patient care to patients and families under the direction of RN or LPN.
- Performs treatments, procedures, diagnostic testing and medication/immunization administration in a compassionate manner under the direction of a licensed practitioner.
- Collects data regarding patient’s vital signs and growth and development when interviewing patients/families in the office.
- Coordinates the scheduling of diagnostic tests and procedures with the patient/family, physicians/hospitals and the insurance companies as directed by the provider.
- Assists the physician or nurse practitioner in patient teaching as directed or according to clinic protocol.
- Demonstrates knowledge and delivers suitable care tailored to the corresponding stage of the life cycle.
- Completes all required patient care documentation and reporting in accurate and timely manner within the electronic medical record.
- Responds appropriately in crisis situations or life threatening emergencies.
- Takes direction from the physician or nurse practitioner in the delivery on patient care.
- Assists with clerical duties as directed by the office manager.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or current and valid national certification as a Medical Assistant (NCMA) Required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Licenses and Certifications
- Medication Aide - 40 Hour Current and valid Medication Aide Registration with the Nebraska State Medication Aide Registry if working in Nebraska NE Upon Hire Required or
- Medication Aide through the American Heart Association NE Upon Hire Required and
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and
- Certified Medical Assistant Upon Hire Preferred
Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best
for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can
improve the life of every child!