Medical Assistant, Brown Cancer Center Northeast, Oncology, 8a-4:30p
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports oncology care at Brown Cancer Center Northeast. The role includes patient triage, obtaining medical histories and vital signs, reconciling medication lists in the electronic health record, and completing falls-risk and SSI-risk assessments. The Medical Assistant reports abnormal results to physicians promptly, collaborates with nurse clinicians and infusion nurses, and carries out tasks assigned by registered nurses and other healthcare providers. Phlebotomy is performed after on-site training. Additional duties include responding to tasks in a timely and appropriate manner, keeping examination rooms clean, following organizational policies and procedures, maintaining HIPAA confidentiality and security, and performing other duties as assigned. The role calls for effective communication, sound judgment, strong organization and interpersonal skills, teamwork, and the ability to learn and use electronic documentation and other relevant systems.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
- Medical Assisting Certification.
- Must communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
- Must be able to learn and use the electronic documentation system and other relevant systems and databases.
- Ability to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, and evidence-based practice.
Nice To Haves
- One year of work in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented completion of an externship in a medical office (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Obtain medical histories, triage patients, and record vital signs.
- Reconcile medication lists in the electronic health record.
- Obtain falls-risk and SSI-risk information.
- Report abnormal results, including laboratory results, to physicians immediately.
- Support nurse clinicians and infusion nurses in collaborating on patient care.
- Carry out tasks assigned by registered nurses and healthcare providers.
- Perform phlebotomy after on-site training.
- Respond to tasks promptly and appropriately.
- Maintain clean examination rooms.
- Follow organizational policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
- Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements and maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrate service excellence, professionalism, and effective customer service.
- Work collaboratively and support team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
