Medical Assistant Oncology Clinic

Banner Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide an excellent patient experience. The role involves daily medical assistant responsibilities such as vital patients, EKGs, medication prior authorizations, maintaining exam rooms, record requests, heart monitor placement, and chart prep for appointments. This is a full-time position, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, located at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, AZ. The center provides world-class care for oncology patients, both inpatient and outpatient, and is designated as a Stem Cell Transplant Center of Excellence with comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. It features five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, over 70 infusion bays, and a cryopreservation lab. The inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates an electronic surveillance partnership where remote nurses interact with patients via two-way audio-video to assist bedside nurses.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
Active Medical Assistant Certification is required.
Certification or additional training must meet the requirements for Meaningful use.
BLS certification required.
Active Medical Assistant certification such as: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proof of current membership from National Health Career Association (NHA) (Test administered after 7/1/2017 only) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).
Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience with office medical procedures and treatments.
Knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate.
Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients’ blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG’s.
Acts as chaperon as needed.
Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed.
Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.
Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests.
Responsible for communicating test results to patient.
Acts as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient care.
May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.
Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit.
Provides complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion.
Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas.
Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures.
Follows manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of hazardous substances.
Performs basic maintenance of equipment and coordinates needed maintenance for prompt repairs.
Orders supplies as directed, stocks patient care areas.
Medication ordering and tasks related to all medications (e.g. expired medications/equipment and recalls).
Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers.
Exemplifies service orientation and the team concept in all contacts.
Completes all necessary on-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
Works under the direct supervision of the providers.
Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient.
Interacts with physician’s offices in order to report, ask for or clarify information.
Prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the response of the patient and family to changes in health status.