Medical Assistant|Medical Oncology|PT|St. George
About The Position
This is a great opportunity to work in a respected practice as a Medical Assistant. The successful candidate must always maintain a professional image and appearance in all communications. Must be able to multi-task while maintaining good patient and staff relations. The primary assignment will be Check-Out Medical Assistant duties, but the candidate must have the ability to provide coverage for rooming Medical Assistant responsibilities when needed. The role also involves assisting with front desk duties, including patient check-in and general administrative support, after training. Adaptability to changing workflow demands in a fast-paced clinical environment and being a collaborative team member who supports coworkers to ensure continuity of patient care are essential.
Requirements
- Completion of and certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program/school.
- Current CPR certification or obtain within 4 months of hire.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to bend, reach, lift, pull, push and/or carry up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be willing to travel to Mesquite with other staff 2 times a month for clinic.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient check-out following provider visits, ensuring all orders and follow-up instructions are addressed.
- Schedule follow-up appointments, procedures, and return visits according to provider recommendations.
- Order diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging as directed by providers.
- Coordinate with imaging centers, laboratories, and outside facilities to ensure tests are scheduled correctly and meet provider specifications.
- Verify that orders are complete, accurate, and comply with facility requirements.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for patients via phone and electronic communication.
- Answer incoming calls, assess patient needs, and provide accurate information or route calls to the appropriate staff or provider.
- Assist patients with questions regarding appointments, test orders, instructions, and next steps in care.
- Communicate effectively with providers and clinical staff to clarify orders and patient care plans.
- Track test orders and follow up to ensure completion and receipt of results.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA and clinic policies.
- Accurate vital signs: (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight).
- Infection Control: (PPE, hand washing, sharps containers, biohazard disposal).
- Equipment use and maintenance: (ophthalmoscope/otoscope, sat. monitor, thermometer).
- Giving injections.
- Willingness and ability to be cross trained in multiple clinic roles to support overall operations.
- Ability to provide coverage for rooming Medical Assistant responsibilities when needed.
- Ability to assist with front desk duties, including patient check-in and general administrative support, as required after training.
- Adaptability to changing workflow demands in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Collaborative team member who supports coworkers to ensure continuity of patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
