Medical Assistant; MA- Cancer Center

Position: Medical Assistant (MA)- Cancer Center - Full Time

Medical Assistant (MA)- Cancer Center - Full Time

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Position Title

Medical Assistant

Position Code

MA-______

Department

Physician Services

Safety Sensitive

YES

Reports to

Service Line/Clinic Manager

Exempt Status

NO

Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care under the direct supervision (in the office suite or exam room) of a Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner
• Responsible for maintaining all applicable KHI Policies and Procedures
• Escort patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam including vital stats, history and reason for seeking care
• Cross trains in data entry, balancing of accounts, charges fees and collect payments due.
• Schedules/confirms appointments
• Maintains and facilitates communication between patients, family and clinical staff.
• Reports as necessary to Public Health at direction of provider
• Maintains work area including exam rooms, supplies, medication and immunizations
• Performs CLIA waived lab tests and obtains specimens
• Performs proficiency testing and runs controls for waived tests
• May perform venipuncture
• Participates in clinical division meetings

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or Equivalent required

Certification/Licensure: BLS through the American Heart Association required

• Has attended a medical assistant training program accredited by one of the following:
  • The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  • The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
• If your Medical Assistant program was not accredited by one of the above agencies, you will need to have a Medical Assistant Certification issued by one of the following. If needed, we will assist you in obtaining a CCMA certification.
• National Health career Association: CCMA
• American Medical Technologist: RMA
• American Association of Medical Assistants: AAMA
• National Center for Competency Testing: NCMA
• American Medical Certification Association: CMAC
• Has completed a medical services training program of the Armed Forces of the United States
• Has completed an unapproved medical assistant training program and was employed as a medical assistant after program completion, prior to February of 2000.
• Was directly supervised by the same physician, physician group, or physician assistant for a minimum of 2000 hours prior to February 2000. (Letter from physician, physician group, or physician assistant must be on file)

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks, to maintain attention to detail
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software applications
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocol
• Knowledge of and ability to implement direct care, newborn through geriatric
• Knowledge of and ability to use basic medical terminology

Preferences

Experience:

One to two years’ experience as a medical assistant in a clinical outpatient setting

Special

Position Requirements

• Category I:
  Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues
• Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals

Work Requirements

• Must be able to distinguish appropriate colors
• Incumbent must be capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level, lifting up to 50 pounds
• Capable of walking or being on feet 90% of time per day with frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, standing
• Capable of sitting at desk 10% of the time per day; communicating using telephone

Location & Salary

Kingman, AZ $-$ (1 month ago)

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