Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Oncology - FT Days

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs clerical and transcribing (scribe) duties for the MD that are necessary to assure the efficient operation and record keeping of the department. The role involves processing and preparing the patient for clinic visits and procedures by the physician in a timely manner. It also includes obtaining patient vitals and prepping patients for physician examinations and patient visits. The Medical Assistant will assist the Medical Oncologist with patient examinations and procedures as appropriate, such as transcribing orders, bone marrows, and skin biopsies, and instructing patients regarding procedures. Completing insurance and disability forms as needed and assisting MD’s and RN’s with forms is also part of the role. Additionally, the position involves calling pharmacies with approved new/refill prescriptions, accurately administering injections, immunizations and/or medications under the direction of the medical provider, and receiving, triaging, directing, and returning patient phone calls. The role also includes managing lab results, ordering and restocking examination rooms with medical supplies, removing hemoccult cards, scheduling appointments for patient procedures, examinations and outside referrals, and accurately documenting all information pertaining to MA/CMA duties in the patient chart/in the computer system. Scanning patient information and obtaining pertinent information, lab results, diagnosis codes and charts for physician review are also key responsibilities. Maintaining competency in all position responsibilities is required. Marginal functions include performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Receive Medical Assistant certification within 15 months of hire (1 year experience + 3 months certification window)
one (1) year previous medical office experience
one (1) year patient care experience
positive, cheerful attitude
team player
works well with others
self-starter
flexible
compassionate
caring individual
Knowledge of proper telephone techniques
pleasant telephone voice and correct grammar usage
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
working knowledge of numbers, measurements and medication calculation
Accuracy in documentation
able to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information
Professional appearance
participate and promote teamwork, be courteous to co-workers, patient/family members, physicians and residents
Must be able to work independently as well as with physicians, healthcare providers, patients/families and other co-workers courteously.
Must be able to prioritize work demands and organize time efficiently.
Must be clear thinking.
Able to work with time constraints under stressful situations and while performing multiple tasks.
Must be able to handle many telephone lines, walk/maneuver frequently in and around the clinic building and stand for long periods of time.
Must possess excellent problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Continuing education recommended in order to pursue Medical Assistant Certification.
CMA Certification (or within six months of hire).

Responsibilities

Performs clerical and transcribing (scribe) duties for the MD that are necessary to assure the efficient operation and record keeping of the department.
Process and prepare the patient for clinic visit and procedures by the physician, in a timely manner.
Obtain patient vitals and prep patients for physician examinations and patient visits.
Assists the Medical Oncologist with patient examinations and procedures as appropriate, i.e. transcribing orders, bone marrows, skin biopsies, and instructs patients regarding procedures.
Completes insurance and disability forms as needed and assists MD’s and RN’s with forms as needed.
Call pharmacies with approved new/refill prescriptions.
Accurately administer injections, immunizations and/or medications, under the direction of the medical provider.
Receives, triages, directs, and returns patient phone calls.
Lab Results: Print lab report, print patient results, and obtain chart for physician review.
Order and restock examination rooms with medical supplies.
Remove hemoccult cards.
Schedule appointments for patient procedures, examinations and outside referrals as needed.
Accurately document all information pertaining to MA/CMA duties in patient chart/in computer system.
Accurately scan patient information.
Obtain pertinent information, lab results, diagnosis codes and chart for physician review.
Maintain competency in all position responsibilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.