Certified Medical Assistant, Brown Cancer Center South, 7:30a-4p
About The Position
Certified Medical Assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, EKG, injections, and using the electronic health record. The role involves obtaining medical history, triaging patients, recording vitals, reconciling medication lists in the EHR, and obtaining Falls risk and SSI risk. The Medical Assistant will report any abnormal results to physicians immediately, support nurse clinicians and infusion nurses in patient care collaboration, and carry out tasks assigned by registered nurses and healthcare providers. Phlebotomy training is provided on site.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
- Medical Assisting Certification (required)
- Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice
- Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills
- Must have the ability to learn and use the electronic documentation system appropriately
- Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed
Nice To Haves
- One year of working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and or documented evidenced of externship completed in a medical office (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Obtains medical history, triage patients, record vitals
- Reconciles medication list in EHR
- Obtains Falls risk and SSI risk.
- Reports any abnormal results to physicians immediately (i.e. labs, etc.).
- Supports nurse clinicians and infusion nurses to collaborate the care of the patient.
- Carries out dedicated task from the registered nurse and healthcare providers.
- Phlebotomy (training on site)
- Responds timely and appropriately to tasks
- Maintains clean exam rooms
- Adheres to organizational policy and procedure
- Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
- Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
- Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
- Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
- Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
- Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
