Medical Assistant - Cancer Institute - FT - Days - $2,500 Sign on Bonus - MPG

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.

Responsibilities

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office; Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration; 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; Reviews patient charts to ensure imaging is available and all pertinent information to maximize appointment; Manages and facilitates all in-basket messages and patient phone calls; Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application and procedural tray/room set-up; Follows-up on reported issues and assists with service recovery; Reviews/Documents Social Determinants; Provides education/resources as needed; Rounds with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met; Activates My Chart Accounts where appropriate; Ensures Telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments and troubleshoots as needed; 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; Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning/disinfection per protocol, and troubleshooting; Maintains examination areas

Requirements

Accredited Program (Required); BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association; BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association; BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential; BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross; No prior work experience required; Can be graduate of an accredited EMT or Medical Assistant Diploma program, possess Medical Assistant Registration or Medical Assistant Certification, or have six (6) months of patient care experience; 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; Accountability; Assessment-Patients; Customer Service; Develops Relationships; Knowledge of Disease Process; Medication Administration; Patient and Family Centered Care; Patient Safety - Nursing; Problem Solving; Responding to Change; Standards of Behavior

Benefits

$2,500 Sign on Bonus