Medical Assistant - Cancer Institute - FT - Days - MHW

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning/disinfection per protocol, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
• Reviews patient charts to ensure imaging is available and all pertinent information is obtained to maximize appointment.
• Reviews and documents Social Determinants. Provides education and resources as needed.
• Under the supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, height and weight, takes brief history on current illness or injury, current medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information as appropriate.
• Activates My Chart Accounts. Ensures Telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments and trouble shoots as needed.
• Manages and facilitates all in-basket messages and patient phone calls.
• Follows-up on reported issues and assists with service recovery.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care provided. Provides discharge instructions and follows-up with patient as needed. Recognizes and seeks help in emergent situations.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application, and procedural tray/room set-up.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Rounds with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met.

Qualifications

• Accredited Program Required
• No prior work experience Required
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross Required
• Can be graduate of an accredited EMT or MA Diploma program, possess Medical Assistant Registration or Medical Assistant Certification; or have six (6) months of patient care experience.
• Must be willing to travel to other locations based on the needs of the business. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Complexity of Work

Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.