Medical Assistant

RPCI Oncology PC • Niagara Falls, NY

13d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Roswell Park Care Network has a wonderful opening for a Medical Assistant at our Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Infusion Center clinic.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited medical office assistant education program or phlebotomy program or High School diploma or G.E.D. and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time clinical medical assistant and phlebotomy experience
• 1 year prior Medical Assistant experience. (will consider new graduate with CCMA certification)
• BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified CCMA or Certified Phlebotomist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes chart prep 24-48 hours prior to patient appointment to ensure chart is complete with notes, pathology report, test results, medications, allergies, etc.
• Timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Assist surgeons in mini OR with minor surgical procedures that require knowledge of sterile procedure and autoclaving instruments
• Maintain confidentiality of all current and former patients/charts as required by clinic policy and governing laws
• Follow proper protocol for securing workstation when walking away
• Document in the EMR using only your assigned login
• Escorts patients to exam room, obtain vitals, updates patient history, reconciles medications, allergies, and any required quality data
• Provides patient with orders, education and medication instructions as directed by Provider
• Cleans and prepares exam rooms for each patient
• Empties hazardous waste receptacles when full
• Identify and properly label all specimen tubes for testing
• Follows up on Electronic Medical Record documents routed to him/her by the Providers
• Accurately and efficiently respond to tasks received from providers and other office staff
• Must adhere to policies, procedures and regulations as outlined in the office policy and procedures manual
• Interact with fellow workers in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment
• Be expected to utilize spare time in work related activities which contribute to the clinic's needs

Benefits

• Medical Insurance via Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
• HRA - employer funded
• Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid life insurance, options for LTD, Critical Illness, Accident
• Generous Vacation and Sick time
• 11 Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED