Medical Assistant

Location: California

Pacific Cancer Care has provided superior care for patients for nearly 50 years. We make every patient our priority. We are a family here at PCC, each member ofthe team cares deeply, often for a very personal reason, and that means a lot to our patients

Why Join Us? Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.

Job Description:

ABOUT PACIFIC CANCER CARE:

Pacific Cancer Care has provided superior care for patients for nearly 50 years. We make every patient our priority. We are a family here at PCC—each member of the team cares deeply, often for a very personal reason—and that means a lot to our patients. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of oncology and hematology services to our patients.

Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.

This position description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Roles, responsibilities, and qualifications may change as the needs of the practice evolve. All Team Members are expected to contribute to our safe, healthy, harmonious, positive, productive and professional work environment and culture.

POSITION DETAILS:

LOCATION:

Pacific Cancer Care - 5 Harris Ct, Ste 201, Monterey, CA 93940

SCHEDULE:

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8-Hour Shifts

REPORTS TO:

Lead Medical Assistant ESSENTIAL

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

COMPETENCIES,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Systems Management:

Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of ONCO EMR:

Ability to navigate patient flowsheet and identify name of injection regimen, specific regimen information (dosing parameters, scheduling, emetic potential and references), Cycle/Day numbers, review previous treatment doses and move orders accordingly

Ability to schedule follow up appointments and print schedules.

Ability to record vitals, review medication list and verify smoking status

Ability to fax documents, print demographics, office notes, lab reports and insurance cards.

Ability to review patient medication list and send patient prescriptions to designated pharmacy.

Understanding of the importance of correct diagnosis code ICD-9 and where to find this in the chart.

Completes Injection Administration Competency Record Demonstrates adherence to OSHA requirements

Demonstrates the ability to remove the injections from vital path machine

Demonstrates knowledge of the indication for use of individual injection drugs

Demonstrates knowledge of individual injections side effects, toxicities, reports complications to RN as appropriate.

Demonstrates knowledge of safe handling and administration of injections.

Demonstrates knowledge of parameters to treat with l lab values, vitals and proper diagnosis (ICD 10 code)
Demonstrates appropriate techniques when administrating subcutaneous, intramuscular injections and skin tests intradermal.

Verbalizes knowledge of and indication for use of commonly administered injections including;
Procrit, Aranesp, Neupogen, Neulasta, Sandostatin, Faslodex, Lupron, B12, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine, Pneumococcal and Tuberculin Documents appropriately in ONCO EMRPatient and family teaching as appropriate

Department Process and Patient Flow:

Checks daily schedule for responsibilities.

Prepares exam rooms for the day Manage physicians and injection schedule efficiently.

Works effectively and efficiently. Identifies when to assist patients and colleagues.

Ability to recognize change in patient condition and alert appropriate personnel.

Ability to communicate efficiently with physicians and staff members from other departments.

Demonstrates appropriate technique when assisting with bone marrow procedure.

Translate, in Spanish on behalf of the oncology department and physician patients (bilingual Mas)
Provide 2nd MA check of injections as required

Ability to identify patients who require a gown prior to physician entering the room Manages voice mail efficiently and forwards messages appropriately

Ability to discharge patients in a timely manner

Non-emergency calls to 911…