Certified Medical Assistant - Outpatient Oncology

Cancer Care Associates of York•York, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cancer Care Associates of York Inc seeks a full- time dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team! About Us Cancer Care Associates of York is an independent, physician-owned practice dedicated to serving the York, PA community. Our mission is to provide compassionate, patient-centered oncology and hematology care while supporting our staff with a collaborative, growth-minded environment. Learn more about us: www.cancercareyork.com .

Requirements

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
Graduate of Certified Medical Assistant Program or equivalent
Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA/ CCMA/ RCMA) or willing to obtain your certification within the first 90 days of employment
BLS Certification or willing to obtain your certification within the first 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

One to two years’ experience as certified medical assistant

Responsibilities

Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person and accompanying them to and from the examining room.
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing medical history.
Accurately records patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR) for visits, including but not limited to the following; vitals, past and current medical, social and family history, reviews medications and updates medication lists.
Informs providers of any schedule changes that impact patient flow as well as any pertinent medical changes that may impact patient care.
Administration of approved medications under the supervision of RN/ LPN and completion of required corresponding documentation in the patients’ medical record.
Specimen collections, obtains blood for lab analysis via venipuncture as directed by RN/LPN and Lab MT.
Ensures smooth patient and work flow within department by responding to RN/LPN requests regarding patient needs.
Prepares exam rooms for examination of patients; maintains clean, fully supplied exam rooms per procedures.
Facilitates team based care by: participating in team huddles, preparing for next day schedules by reviewing each patient, anticipating needs, understanding individual provider trends and processes, monitoring appropriate / assigned inbasket messages, managing communication between team members and other teams as needed for each patient.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
Maintains neat and clean patient and workspaces.
Maintains and regular and punctual attendance.
Complies with all practice policies and procedures including CCAY’s Code of Conduct.