Medical Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Remain with physician at all times in the exam room unless asked to step out or sent to schedule a study.
• Aid the doctor in all aspects of the patient’s initial consultation, and weekly status checks.
• Routine follow-up examinations.
• Emergency visits as needed.
• Schedule and follow-up on all diagnostic studies that are ordered, including proper documentation and obtaining physicians' signatures on test results.
• Acquire results and notify the physician of results on all interim reports.
• Draw blood for various lab tests that are sent out. Follow up on results of lab.
• Attend annual OSHA/Biomedical update meetings and apply updates in the clinical setting.
• Practice safety precautions and wear personal protective equipment when needed.
• Document medications the patients are currently taking, and document any new medications prescribed by our physicians while under our care.
• This includes the name of the medication, dose and amount prescribed, physician prescribing, instructions, date, and nurse’s initials.
• Document any samples given to patient.
• Document patient’s vital signs, initial weight, and all follow-up weights.
• Obtain all signed permission slips for patients who are radioactive prostate seed implants only.
• Verify the allergy sticker is complete.
• Assist or perform cathing of patients for various simulations.
• Report or verify all patient problems as reported.
• Maintain HIPAA rules and regulations as it applies to patient privacy.
• Maintain open communication with front desk, nursing staff, etc. as it applies to: Patient add-ons, patients on treatment breaks, changes in treatment plan.
• Be an active part of the center's team.
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect at all times.
• Represent the company in a professional manner.
• Maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations.
• Maintain attendance according to scheduled days and hours and uniform and appearance standards, according to company policy.
• Attends mandatory company training sessions as required by state/federal law where applicable.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail, good oral and written communications skills.
• Work well with multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Travel between multiple sites may be required.
• Maintain licenses and/or certifications as applicable.
• Experience in oncology preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.