Medical Assistant

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
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* Job Description:

**** MEDICAL ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION
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* Qualifications:

** Certified Medical Assistant (current certification with NHA, AAMA) and ability to do the following:
** 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)
** Injections:
*** Demonstrates appropriate technique 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 EMR
* Patient and family teaching as appropriate
** Department Process and Patient Flow:
*** Checks daily schedule for responsibilities.
* Prepares exam rooms for the day
* Manages 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 patient on a timely manner
** Non-emergency calls to 911 and direct admissions to hospital under the direction of the physician:
*** Ability to call 911 and provides information efficiently
* Ability to print patient information efficiently and provide documentation for ambulance personnel
* Prepares patient for transfer via ambulance or by car with family member
* Ability to contact nursing supervisor at local hospital to efficiently arrange for direct admission
** Assist RN with telephone triage:
*** Taking messages from answering machine in complete and accurate
* Notifies RN or physician of emergency calls
* Ability to send non urgent messages, text notes to appropriate personal
** PROCEDURE:
*** Prepares for bone marrow procedure, patient family education, documentation
** LAB Coverage:
*** Demonstrates adherence to OSHA requirements
* Demonstrates knowledge of drawing blood in efficient manner
* Demonstrates knowledge of safe handling specimen
* Demonstrates knowledge of processing specimen efficiently
* Demonstrates knowledge of completing paper work
** PHYSICAL FACTORS:
** The physical abilities required of this position may include the following:
* Vision sufficient to read handwritten, typed and computer documents throughout the shift
* Speech and hearing sufficient to receive and communicate detailed information clearly by phone and in person
* Motor skills sufficient to handle, use or operate computer terminal, fax machine, copier, telephone, needles, IV,
* Manual dexterity sufficient to use a variety of hand held tools and to manipulate single sheets of paper and/or file materials
* Physical ability to reach, lift, and bend to retrieve and/or file materials
* Physical ability to sit, stand or otherwise remain stationary at work post for long periods of time
* Physical ability to lift and carry 20 lbs.
* Physical ability to walk up and down one flight of stairs and between patient and departments throughout the day.
** Salary Range:…