Radiation Medical Assistant

Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center•Bakersfield, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager of Radiation Oncology (MRO), or designee, the MA provides medical assisting services to clinical patients based upon medical provider’s orders. The duties of the MA are varied and complex and involve gathering information about the patient’s physical and psychological condition, interfacing with the MRO, nurses, the patient’s medical provider, and the patient’s family. The MA performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Certified as a Medical Assistant in California
One year of medical assisting experience
Current First Aid and BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

Receive assignments from the Radiation Oncology physicians, MRO or designee and follows up using established protocols
Provide treatment and/or medical assisting procedures to the patient in the clinic
Prepare notes that meet organizational requirements
Routinely attend and participate in in-service training programs
Collect data as required to meet legal mandates
Provide accurate and legible data to the Radiation Oncology physicians, MRO or designee.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to the patient and the organization
Maintain personal composure and integrity under stressful conditions
Submit documentation in a timely fashion
Utilize EMR for patient tracking and documentation
Maintain a constant flow of patients, including escorting to/from the parking lot and other departments throughout the facility
Review charts for accuracy and completeness
Clean exam rooms- wipe down exam tables and chairs, changing used pillowcases and table paper after every use
Stock exam rooms daily
Deep clean the exam rooms weekly
Complete the referral process for patients requiring outside services (i.e., home health, physical therapy, hospice)
Interview patient and inform medical provider, nurses, and/or other clinical personnel of changes in patient’s condition or needs
Instruct the patient and the patient’s caregiver as directed by the medical provider
Transcribe standing orders and input orders from routing form
Review patient’s paperwork for completeness and forward to the appropriate personnel
Record patient’s vital signs and weight
Perform electrocardiograms (EKG)
Perform Pulse Oximetry
Assist patients with medications (i.e., obtaining prior authorization for medications, call- in/electronically send prescription refills as approved by providers, and instruct patients on new meds & orders after office visit)
Respond to calls from hospital or hospice and relay the question, problem or concern to providers
Assist with bone marrow biopsies, paracentesis and intrathecal injections as necessary
May require the clean-up and disposal of biohazardous sharp supplies, blood/body fluids, in addition to radiation exposure
Request and/or fax patient records
Utilize email, iPhone and voice messaging system to communicate with providers and other departments as appropriate
Coordinate with schedulers
Respond to emergencies per CBCC policies and protocol
Provide courteous and personal patient interaction
Perform related duties as required by the Radiation Oncology physicians, MRO or designee