Medical Assistant

Location:

Hope Cancer Care of Nevada Pay Range: $15.83 - $26.38

Job Description

Summary:

Assist physicians with medical procedures in office.

• Responsible for phlebotomy, laboratory testing, quality control, instrument troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Perform laboratory blood work.
• Perform blood draws.
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Perform technical laboratory procedures in a timely manner with accuracy and precision, meeting the standards of all accrediting and regulating agencies.
• Prepare blood or bone marrow slides for evaluation.
• Send outside labs to appropriate facility as dictated by patient’s insurance plan.
• Maintain test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists according to all regulatory agencies.
• Will follow the AON patient I.D. policy and procedure with every patient encounter.
• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, pain level and PHQ9 depression screening of patient as requested by physician and document in the Onco/EMR system.
• Place patient in exam room and prepare for physician in a timely manner.
• Receive lab reports via the telephone, lab system, or fax and document in the patient’s chart or Onco/EMR for physician’s review.
• Assist physicians with medical procedures: bone marrows, fine needle aspirate, paracentesis, and pelvic exams.
• Schedule outside testing, referrals to other physicians and hospital admissions as ordered by physicians, if applicable.
• Thorough documentation in medical record chart of testing/treatment rendered to patients.
• Prepares encounter form to charge patient for services received in office or initials all steps in process in EMR for electronic superbill.
• Documents all QC and QA corrective action.
• Show physician critical blood counts according to guidelines.
• Obtain all pertinent scan and CDs and prepare for physician’s review.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies.
• Place orders with purchasing as needed.
• Initiate troubleshooting procedures when instrument malfunction occurs and contact central lab or instrument service company, if necessary.
• Perform EKG testing where applicable.
• Perform any and all duties required to keep laboratory in compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Must be able to perform compliance testing.
• Must take the required number of CEUs annually to meet C.O.L.A. requirements.
• Observe established safety guidelines and maintain cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment.
• Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patients’ rights, safety, billing, and collections.
• Adhere to all AON and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient information at all times.
• Assist in training new employees to related job duties.
• Will be expected to work at any AON location to help meet AON business needs.
• Will be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice of required overtime.

• Education High School or GED.
• Certifications/Licenses As required by state where employed. BLS required. Valid Driver’s License and vehicle for travel to other clinic locations as needed.
• Previous Experience (including minimum years of experience) One-year experience as a medical assistant in clinic or physician’s office with ability to perform venipuncture.
• Core Capabilities Analysis & Critical Thinking:
  Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness:
  Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced…