Credentialed Med Asst/LPN-Surg Oncology

Responsibilities

Aids in delivering patient care duties and provides administrative support. Assists providers in examinations and treatments, performs delegated duties under provider direction, interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information in patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examinations.

Requirements

• Current Medical Assistant certification/registration as CCMA, CMA (AAMA), NCMA, RMA (through AMT) or completion of KHMG Medical Assistant Training Program or MA program through an accredited institution of higher learning and successful attainment of certification/registration within 15 months of hire.
• LPN: Graduate of accredited LPN program (or equivalent) with current Ohio license.
• Required: Medical assistants who are not certified or registered at the time of hire will be restricted from administering medication and entering Epic orders until the required credentials are obtained and verified.
• Examples of medical assistants who are not certified/registered: MA with on the job training only, MA who has completed an accredited program but has not passed the certification exam, MA who has a lapsed/expired certification, STNAs or CNAs with at least 6 months of direct patient care experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year clinical experience in a medical/physician office setting preferred.
• Practical knowledge in examination process, diagnostic and treatment room procedures, medical equipment and instruments, safety hazards and precautions, confidentiality/discretion preferred.
• Experience with use of electronic medical records preferred.