Medical Assistant

OneOncology • Myrtle Beach, SC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Cancer Center is seeking a patient-centered Medical Assistant to support its practice dedicated to treating blood disorders and cancer. The role supports patients and clinical staff across the center’s four locations: Myrtle Beach, Conway, Loris, and Murrells Inlet. The Medical Assistant assists with patient intake and preparation, clinical procedures, laboratory work, scheduling, documentation, and coordination of patient care. The position requires a current National Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification and a high school diploma or equivalent. Three years of medical experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Current National Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification.
• Willingness to work at all four locations: Myrtle Beach, Conway, Loris, and Murrells Inlet.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the health care field and medical specialty, specialty-related assistance tasks, and information to convey to patients and families.
• Ability to learn and retain patient-care procedures; plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks; and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and diplomatically, share information effectively with patients and families, and project a pleasant, professional image.
• Computer operations and applications skills.
• Ability to maintain proficiency in phlebotomy, port flushes, and subcutaneous injections; draw labs and administer shots.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and office information and sort and file materials alphabetically or numerically.
• Physical ability to stand and walk continually, sit frequently, use hand and finger dexterity continually, and occasionally climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move 40 to 50 pounds, or more frequently lift or move 20 to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of medical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow department policies and time and attendance guidelines, wear an employee ID badge, and follow the dress code.
• Obtain missing medical records, lab, pathology, and x-ray reports before the patient's next physician visit.
• Escort patients to the physician exam area and through the clinic as needed; track patients through their next point of service and transfer them between the physician and oncology nurse as appropriate.
• Ensure pre-exam labs and x-rays are obtained according to protocols; obtain and record vital signs and weight, and record height at initial visits and as needed.
• Assist with maintaining vaccination and medication records and renewing prescriptions.
• Verify information in the medical record; prepare patients for exams and assist with dressing as appropriate.
• Respond promptly to the expeditor and coordinate and schedule patient appointments, tests, and shots; relay messages and answer questions about appointments and testing.
• Maintain and update physician schedules, confirm appointments, and chart records as needed for communication.
• Complete clinical follow-up items and billing events accurately and before the end of the shift; remain in the pod dictation area until patients have been seen and tasks, including reminders, are complete.
• Administer shots under the direction of a physician or nurse, only after a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse has assessed the patient and provided direct instruction.
• Review new-patient registration sheets and histories; enter medications and allergies into the EMR or chart, complete shot records, offer vaccinations under clinical direction, and dictate visit records as needed.
• Assist the lab and obtain blood using venipuncture or fingerstick techniques; test hematology and urinalysis specimens and process laboratory specimens.
• Comply with local, state, and federal clinical laboratory regulations and troubleshoot the hematology analyzer, including required quality control.
• Report to the Team Coordinator or designee after completing work in the pod.
• Attend staff and cross-functional team meetings and complete daily and OSHA checklists.
• Provide orientation and training to new Medical Assistant/LPN hires when directed.
• Manage stress and multitask while maintaining patient confidentiality and professional, compassionate interactions.

What This Job Offers

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