Medical Assistant (Oncology)
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the administrative manager and charge nurse, the Medical Assistant performs clinical activities that support patient flow and patient care and safety in the Medical Oncology suite at Green Spring Station. The role prepares patients for physician, chemotherapy, and nurse visits; assists with examinations and diagnostic procedures; collects and processes specimens; supports IV and catheter care; and helps respond to adverse drug reactions. Certain clinical skills require sign-off by the nurse manager, charge or senior clinical nurse, or medical director, as applicable. The Medical Assistant maintains clean, organized, and properly supplied exam, consultation, and treatment areas; supports medical-record preparation and auditing in Epic; manages supplies and linens; assists physicians with procedures; and handles patient communication, prescription-refill requests, records scanning, and related administrative work. The position also includes helping patients transfer, directing very ill patients to the treatment area, troubleshooting and checking medical equipment, participating in skill development, and cross-training in registration and scheduling. The position is full-time, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on the School of Medicine Campus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
- Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant is required (for example, CMA, AAMA, RMA, AMT, or NAHP).
- Applicants who are not currently certified or registered must obtain certification or registration within 180 days (six months) of the hire date.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for physician, chemotherapy, and nurse visits by taking vital signs, height, and weight; obtaining medication lists; assessing the need for and performing orthostatic vital signs; and entering data into Epic.
- Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
- Obtain blood samples, process samples in Epic, label specimens, and forward them to the appropriate laboratory.
- Convert peripheral IVs to heplocks and vice versa.
- Access ports for treatment or blood samples, subject to nurse-manager skill sign-off.
- Initiate IV fluids for chemotherapy and assist with adverse drug reactions.
- Maintain neat and organized exam rooms; change table paper and linens as needed; and prepare supplies between patients.
- Maintain aseptic technique.
- Assist with preparation, maintenance, and pre-visit auditing of medical records.
- Maintain inventory of clinical supplies, paper supplies, and linens in exam, consultation, and treatment areas; determine reorder needs using the established par-level system; receive orders; unpack items; and restock areas.
- Assist physicians with procedures and chaperone examinations when needed.
- Observe and report conditions of IV sites, including central catheters, and perform catheter dressing changes.
- Order x-rays, outside films, laboratory results, and reports as needed.
- Perform skilled tasks such as venipuncture and starting IVs, subject to charge or senior clinical nurse sign-off.
- Assist patients with transfers to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, and similar equipment.
- Request prescription refills through Epic, take and relay telephone messages, direct patient flow, and run errands.
- Ensure proper disposal of potentially infectious waste.
- Troubleshoot infusion pumps and check and document medical equipment for malfunction daily.
- Participate in skill development.
- Scan documents and outside ancillary reports into Epic, and audit documents to ensure proper internal delivery to Epic.
- Perform copying and faxing.
- Cross-train in registration and scheduling activities and provide coverage when needed.
- Direct and assist very ill patients to the treatment area.
- Function as part of the collaborative practice group.
- Gather teaching materials and assemble educational packets.
- Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular medication under the direct supervision of a clinical nurse, subject to medical-director sign-off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
