General Summary
The RN/LPN/CMA is responsible for providing direct patient care to urology patients in the clinic setting under the supervision of a Physician, Physician’s Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner. The RN/LPN/CMA is also expected to ethically perform assigned job duties in a manner that is consistent with the Core Values of Urology Centers of Alabama (UCA) listed below:
- Communicate
- Collaborate
- Adapt
- Respect
- Excel
- Serve
Minimum Qualifications
- Incumbents must have one of the following to be eligible for consideration:
- RN/LPN/CMA professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate.
- Experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm.
- Must be a RN/LPN/CMA from an approved program.
- Or have an extensive work record, with approved refences, as a Medical Assistant.
- Must maintain license/credential as outlined in Minimum Qualification #1 without lapse.
- Must have a Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification. Certification must be renewed and up to date.
- Must display an understanding of sound patient care, including maintaining competency in UCA required areas. See clinical competency for further details.
- After orientation to UCA is completed, incumbent must have the ability to display the following:
- Must be able to perform catheterization using aseptic technique.
- Must show the ability to obtain blood, urine, or other specimens for lab analysis, using venipuncture, midstream, catheter, or other approved method.
- Must show the ability to perform sterilization techniques on instruments, patient rooms, or equipment as needed.
- Must be able to type documents, email, forms, and other communications.
- Must show proficiency in use of a variety of office equipment including a PC, Windows, MSOffice, EMR system, multi-line telephone, copier, facsimile machine, etc.
- Must be able to travel between locations using personal transportation. UCA does pay for mileage and time as according to the UCA Travel Policy.
- Must show the ability to have excellent interpersonal skills and communication to interact with all walks of life, internal and external to UCA, from all educational or cultural backgrounds.
- Must show the ability to work independently or within a team in a fast-paced environment.
Must show the ability to maintain confidentiality, including strict adherence to HIPAA and UCA Guidelines.
Skills Required
- Licensed RN, LPN, or Certified Medical Assistant from an approved program or extensive MA work record with references
- Maintain license/credential without lapse
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification
- Understanding of sound patient care and maintain clinical competencies as required by UCA
- Ability to perform catheterization using aseptic technique
- Ability to obtain blood, urine, or other specimens (venipuncture, midstream, catheter, etc.)
- Ability to perform sterilization techniques on instruments, rooms, and equipment
- Ability to type documents, email, forms, and other communications
- Proficiency with office equipment including PC, Windows, MS Office, EMR system, multi-line telephone, copier, fax
- Ability to travel between locations using personal transportation
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication with diverse populations
- Ability to work independently or within a team in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain confidentiality and strict adherence to HIPAA and UCA guidelines
What We Do
Urology Centers of Alabama is a medical practice that has provided state-of-the-art, patient-centered urologic care for over 70 years. Specializing in the comprehensive treatment of urological disorders, the practice employs a team of skilled urologists and specialists who utilize the most advanced technology available, including robotic surgery, to deliver high-quality, personalized medical care across multiple locations in Alabama.
