Certified Medical Assistant

Lowcountry Oncology Associates•North Charleston, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Lowcountry Oncology Associates is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join their team. The CMA will be responsible for a variety of tasks to ensure patient care is prioritized, including gathering and documenting patient screening data, obtaining vitals, preparing charts, drawing labs, maintaining their area, and assisting providers. This role is crucial in providing safe and quality care to patients throughout their treatment and disease process, contributing to the organization's mission of delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care.

Requirements

High school or equivalent.
Three (3) years of medical experience.
Certified Medical Assistant.
Knowledge of health care field and medical specialty.
Knowledge of specific assistance tasks related to a particular medical specialty.
Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.

Responsibilities

Obtains missing medical records, lab, pathology, and x-ray reports from previous visit before next physician visit.
Escorts patients to triage, infusion or physician exam area.
Ensures pre-exam labs are obtained according to lab protocols.
Obtains vital signs and weight. Records height on initial visit and annually.
Assists with renewing prescriptions.
Verifies necessary information and records in the medical record.
Prepares patient for exam, depending on patient and clinical condition.
Tracks patient through entry to next point of service.
Coordinates patient appointments, relaying necessary messages to staff.
Maintains and updates current information on physician’s schedules ensuring that patients are scheduled properly, and appointments are confirmed.
Answers questions regarding patient appointments and testing.
Charts records as needed for communication.
Completes billing events before end of shift accurately and timely.
Administer injections to patients, under the direction of a nurse or provider. The CMA must ensure that a nurse or provider has assessed the patient and given direct instruction prior to the administration of shots.
Performs laboratory work and draws specimens per physician order using venipuncture or fingerstick technique
Tests specimens for hematology, urinalysis, and processes all laboratory specimens.
Performs data entry of point of care labs after physician reviews.
Reviews registration sheet with new patients to ensure completion of history.
Enter medications in EMR/chart.
Reviews allergies and enters allergies in EMR/chart.
Complies with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the clinical laboratory.
Complete daily checklists/OSHA checklists
Additional responsibilities may be assigned to help drive our mission of delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community, and by oncologists who live in our community.