Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Oncology

Conifer Health Solutions•Palm Springs, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Oncology supports the department team by scheduling patients, providing documentation of follow-up correspondence, and serving as a central resource for patients and other healthcare facilities. The role assists department specialists in monitoring patient status and comfort to ensure smooth department operations. These services contribute to Desert Regional Medical Center's vision of creating unique environments for patients, families, doctors, and staff to achieve longer and better lives in the fight against cancer.

Requirements

Complies with regulatory requirements (i.e. TJC) appropriate for position
High School diploma or GED
Medical Office Assistant certificate or Diploma
BLS maintained current at all times
One (1) year training as medical office assistant or equivalent experience
Vital Signs
Universal Precautions
Body Mechanics
Telephone Techniques
Basic Computer Knowledge
Operation of DataScope and EKG
Experience with various computer programs, including data bases, Windows XP
Accurate typing skills
Excellent customer service skills
Self-starter individual with above-average time-management skills
Maturity in judgment; open to change
Ability to use various types of office equipment
General knowledge of rules of confidentiality/release of information

Responsibilities

Responds to telephone calls from patients, outside agency personnel, and other departments in a timely fashion with accurate, pertinent, and informative answers.
Maintains patient demographic information in computer software to enable scheduling.
Generates and types correspondence, reports, and other documents as necessary, needed, or requested.
Screens and recruits patients for grant-funded services and submits appropriate documentation for reimbursement of services.
Monitors vital signs and intake/output.
Monitors patient comfort.
Cleans, restocks supply carts and discards expired items.
Performs clerical duties as needed.
Enters charges in SMS, schedules surgeries and obtains authorizations.
Maintains general orderliness at the end of the patient day.
May disinfect IV pumps/equipment.