Medical Assistant, Oncology Float

• Ensure efficient flow of patients through the health care setting with culturally sensitive care and exceptional customer service
• Prepare patients for visits and perform limited procedures
• Accurately schedule tests, obtain films and reports, and prepare laboratory specimens according to policy
• Assist physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on the competency checklist
• Collaborate with the health care team to coordinate and implement patient-care plans
• Record elements of patient history for clinical staff review
• Electronically submit, call and/or fax prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies
• Record completed-procedure data on appropriate forms and in medical records
• Maintain medical records and required documentation; distribute reports and correspondence; file, photocopy and process chart-related forms
• Maintain examination-room orderliness and cleanliness; stock supplies and maintain par levels
• Complete required logs and equipment checks, including refrigerator, eyewash, emergency/crash cart and suction checks
• Perform clerical duties including greeting patients, registration, scheduling, pre-certification, insurance forms, financial records, phone answering and charge entry
• Perform simple procedures as directed by nurses or physicians and as defined on the competency checklist
• Measure and document vital signs, height, weight and screening procedures
• Perform other assigned duties

• High School Graduate or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program OR at least 3 years of a combination of Medical Assistant, Health Care Associate or clinic office job-related experience
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 14 days of hire
• Basic typing and word processing
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care coordination, including scheduling, documentation, and assisting with clinical procedures. Holds certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and possesses strong clerical skills to support healthcare operations.

• Patient Care Coordination
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Medical Record Management
• Vital Signs Measurement
• Clerical Duties

• Patient Scheduling
• Vital Signs Measurement
• Laboratory Specimen Preparation
• Medical Record Documentation
• Procedure Assistance

• Customer Service
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Collaboration

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

• Health Care
• Medical Assistant
• Patient Care
• Clinical Procedures
• Health Care Team Collaboration

• Electronic Medical Records
• Word Processing Software