Medical Assistant

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Altamonte Springs, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages. Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance. A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval. Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients. Come join us today! Summary: Under direct supervision of the Office Manager, the Lab Assistant is responsible for the collecting and processing of specimens from patients, documenting results according to established procedures. Assists with performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures as indicated. Follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Assists with patient flow as needed. Properly identifies patient, draws blood samples, and sends to laboratory for analysis. Maintains collection areas and equipment and performs record-keeping duties. Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines. Responsible for rooming patients, taking vitals, completing patient assessments, and assisting in medical procedures as required.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
BLS required upon hire or must be obtained within 30 days of employment (FCS will provide BLS course within the first 30 days).
Less than 1 year of experience or the ability to pass a skills set assessment
Analysis & Critical Thinking
Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication
Superior customer service skills
Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to collaborate closely with Physicians and Nurses

Responsibilities

Collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in-house.
Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program, including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists.
Charts patient results in a timely manner.
-Update and file all daily paperwork, lab logs, and maintenance logs.
Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
Processes in-house and incoming results for charting.
Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently.
Maintains equipment and work area as directed
Performs specimen analysis of all chemistry, hematology, immunology specimens as directed.
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
Perform patient assessment for chief complaint, medication reconciliation, and pertinent history. input in ONCO EMR.
Efficiently perform blood draws and follow all lab procedures for specimen handling and processing.
Obtain vital signs, PHQ9 and Pain scores, ensure accurate documentation in the EMR.
Efficiently room patients according to office procedures.
Complies with regulatory agency standards
Prep blood and bone marrow slides.
Assist with medical procedures as required.
Must take the required number of CEUs annually to meet C.O.L.A. requirements.
Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patients’ rights, safety, billing, and collections.
Adhere to all company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.
Always maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient information.
Additional tasks as needed to support team.