Medical Assistant Medical Oncology Full-time

Job Description

The schedule for this position is a flexible rotating five 8-hour shifts to cover the clinic hours of M-F 7a - 5p, no weekends or holidays. This position primarily does a lot of documentation, chart prep, ensuring lab orders are placed, vitals and communication with our critically ill patients coming to the Cancer Center for treatments. There is a $2,000 sign-on bonus available for this position for external candidates and candidates who have not worked at NM in over 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Accurately documents reason for visit and updates/confirms, allergies, smoking history and pharmacy information.
• Promptly informs the provider and registered nurse of any significant change in vital signs or acute symptoms.
• Anticipates/sets up equipment or supplies needed for visit.
• Cleans and prepares exam room for next patient.
• Responds to needs to expedite visits and maintain flow of patients and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Assists practitioner with medical and surgical procedures in accordance with established protocols such as: Electrocardiogram (ECG), venipuncture, immunizations, setting up procedure trays, specimen collection and/or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing as directed by Provider.
• Prepares and stocks all exam rooms in treatment area by following established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments.
• Participates in environmental safety rounds.
• Maintains vaccine/medication inventory.
• Maintains equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines.
• Assists in ordering supplies and correctly disposes of all expired items.
• Adheres to office opening and closing procedures.
• Functions as an integral part of the patient care team and promotes patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner:
• Accepts and performs delegated responsibilities in a positive manner.
• Offers assistance to others.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients and patient care team (in the office and on the phone).
• Performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner (see specialty practice addendum).
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have written proof of meeting candidate eligibility requirements for writing one of the five eligible certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NRCMA).
• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Candidate must have an American Heart Association accredited Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• All Candidates/Incumbents: Strong computer skills.
• Preferred: Completion of accredited Medical Assistant training program and MA certification is preferred. One to two years of ambulatory care experience. Experience with EPIC or other electronic medical records.