Certified Medical Assistant

About the Role

Our growing hematology-oncology practice is seeking a skilled and compassionate CMA to join our team. A qualified candidate is a reliable, pleasant, organized, professional, capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a friendly and patient demeanor. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting physicians and nurses in providing patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-2 years MA experience
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution OR upon hire hold a current medical assistant Certification from a Nationally Recognized accredited institution (such as American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA); American Medical Technologies (AMT); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); National Healthcare Association (NHA)).
• Proficient with computers and typing (our practice is entirely electronic)
• Excellent Communication skills and strong organizational skills
• Friendly, energetic, and professional appearance and attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience in Hematology/Oncology/Infusion Therapy

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transferring, dressing, collecting, and processing specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
• Assists physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients and or families; answers calls and provides pertinent information.
• Perform proficient phlebotomy duties.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Completing forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. These responsibilities may be done using the electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually as needed.
• Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and approval by the ordering physician.
• Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable.
• Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by infection control policies.
• Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications, sterilization process, crash cart, point of care testing or others as needed.
• Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infected body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
• Assists in the maintenance of medical charts (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay

$20.00-$22.00