About the position
Signature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts' premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital; Signature Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group of more than 150 physicians practicing in 18 ambulatory locations. We believe our distinctive Signature Healthcare team approach is the way healthcare should be: medical professionals across many locations communicating and collaborating, taking advantage of technologies and resources to make a difference in the lives and health of our patients. Responsible for assisting the healthcare team with the care and management of patients during their visit. Perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to maintain and support the office and to assure efficient patient flow through the office.
Responsibilities
- Assist the physician or other clinical staff with procedures, treatments, specimen collection and communication to patients.
- Maintain patient flow by escorting patients from the waiting area to the examination room.
- Prepare patients for their visit, examination, procedure, and/or treatment in accordance with established procedures.
- Document patient information in the electronic medical record as instructed.
- Assist physicians, licensed providers and/or nurses with selectively designated medical and surgical procedures in accordance with established protocols.
- Assist in the collection, labeling and processing of specimens.
Requirements
- Minimum of a High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
- Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant certification program.
- One to two years of successful working experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Must have experience in a medical oncology or hematology service.
- Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers completion.
- Medical Assistant Certification through one of the following national organizations: AAMA, AMCA, NHA, AMT, ARMA, NPS, NRCMA, or NCCT.
Nice-to-haves
- Outstanding phlebotomy skills; ability to handle challenging draws.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Good judgment and problem solving skills.
- Confidentiality skills.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Ability to problem-solve and prioritize.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to read and interpret documents accurately such as safety rules and patient charts.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages and volume.
- Weight and height measurements, vital signs and blood pressure collection as authorized.
