Medical Assistant II Med Grp - Oncology

Advocate Health•Macon, GA

6d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II provides patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, following applicable policies and procedures and maintaining training and competency relevant to the specialty. The role supports oncology clinic visits by completing rooming and visit tasks, assisting with ordered procedures, performing laboratory-related duties, administering medications and vaccines, and completing other clinic and administrative tasks. The Medical Assistant is cross-trained for duties relevant to the specialty or clinic and communicates effectively with patients, providers, and team members. The position also maintains a clean, safe, and stocked work environment, ensures instruments and equipment are properly cleaned and in working order, and provides age-appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The role is full time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The listed pay range is $21.85–$32.80.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Floyd & Navicent: completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years.
For Floyd & Navicent: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association must be obtained within 45 days, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
No experience is required.
Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, and using electronic mail; exposure to electronic medical records systems.
Customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.
Ability to perform the physical activities required by the role, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, climbing, and reaching above the shoulders throughout the workday.
Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance; patient-handling equipment and another team member are expected for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when the patient cannot assist, when available.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine-hand manipulation skills.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed and work around mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards.

Responsibilities

Follow the Medical Assistant scope of practice, policies, and procedures, and maintain specialty-related training and competency while providing patient care.
Complete rooming and visit tasks, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings.
Assist providers with, or perform, procedures as ordered.
Perform laboratory duties, including venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling and packing, preparation of lab orders and requisitions, and tracking results.
Perform point-of-care testing and CLIA-approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in accordance with orders and CLIA standards.
Safely administer medications and vaccines according to medication-administration rights.
Perform additional duties as assigned, such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety and regulatory logs, patient messaging, medication and supply ordering, scheduling, and referrals.
Cross-train and perform duties relevant to the specialty or clinic within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
Communicate effectively and promptly, work as part of a team, and escalate concerns appropriately.
Maintain a clean work environment; clean instruments and equipment appropriately; and ensure equipment and supplies are functional and work areas are stocked.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages by applying knowledge of growth and development and assessing and interpreting information relevant to age-specific needs.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.