Certified Medical Assistant - Oncology - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides quality patient care in an oncology clinic under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider. The clinic serves a wide variety of oncology patients and works collaboratively with RNs, LPNs, administrative assistants, physicians, PAs, NPs, social workers, pharmacists, and phlebotomists. Clinic workflows may include patient triage, assessments, in-clinic procedures, patient education, medication administration, central venous catheter line care, and obtaining EKGs. The role includes rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and health histories, documenting in the electronic medical record, giving injections, and assisting with minor procedures. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no nights or weekends, for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
Certification through AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA, NAHP, or NCCT as a medical assistant or clinical medical assistant, as specified in the posting.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
For CMA II: at least six months of CMA/RMA experience.
Ability to perform duties while standing, walking, and sitting; bend, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, and fully use both hands and legs.
Good finger dexterity and ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
Ability to qualify physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
Corrected vision of 20/40 and ability to recognize objects close at hand and at a distance.
Ability to work in a latex-safe environment and indoors.
Ability to frequently lift, lower, push, pull, or carry objects weighing approximately 50 pounds unassisted and lift 25 pounds from 36 inches to overhead.

Nice To Haves

One year of patient care experience is preferred for CMA I.

Responsibilities

Calibrate, clean, and maintain clinical and laboratory equipment as required, documenting the work.
Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other relevant information; document test and examination results and communicate information as appropriate.
Communicate the plan of care to patients and develop patient education materials when needed.
Maintain exam room supplies, instruments, and the cleanliness of the patient care environment.
Help maintain timely patient flow and assist with scheduling appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability.
Screen patients for relevant information and provide education appropriate to diagnosis and treatment.
Observe, record, and report patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions and reactions to medications and treatments.
Respond to and triage phone calls, and call in orders as directed by physicians.
Instruct patients, as ordered, regarding treatment and medication.
Monitor and distribute medications, including samples and controlled substances.
Triage patients and prepare them for physician examinations and procedures.
Assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments as needed.
Instruct patients in collecting samples and performing tests.
Administer prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.