Student Assistants

Jobs for Humanity•Silver Spring, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Description: Job Opening: Medical Assistant Location: Chesapeake Oncology Hematology Associates Job Description: Duties will include: - Escort patients to and from the exam room and complete the patient intake according to protocol - Clean and straighten exam room between patients - Prepare syringes and administer subcutaneous and intra-muscular injections - Assist provider with injectable procedures - Prepare pathology and lab specimens and route them to the correct lab as required by the patient's insurance - Respond to patient questions in office and via phone as instructed by the physician - Schedule or re-schedule appointments with providers, specialists as necessary - Work in compliance with OSHA, blood borne pathogen standards - Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA standards - Maintain medication samples, discard out-of-date supplies, and keep appropriate records - Train other employees on medical assistant duties as required by the practice - Assist with check-in or check-out procedures at the front desk when needed as a backup - Perform additional duties as required Provider will work independently or under direct supervision of Physician in a collaborative and patient-centered environment.

Requirements

At least one (1) year of medical assisting experience (preferred)
Completion of a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant program
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to work well within a team
Professionalism and strong customer service skills are a must
Able to communicate with doctors clearly and concisely
Able to communicate with patients and co-workers in a professional and friendly manner
Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds, stand for prolonged periods (i.e. an hour at a time)

Responsibilities

Escort patients to and from the exam room and complete the patient intake according to protocol
Clean and straighten exam room between patients
Prepare syringes and administer subcutaneous and intra-muscular injections
Assist provider with injectable procedures
Prepare pathology and lab specimens and route them to the correct lab as required by the patient's insurance
Respond to patient questions in office and via phone as instructed by the physician
Schedule or re-schedule appointments with providers, specialists as necessary
Work in compliance with OSHA, blood borne pathogen standards
Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA standards
Maintain medication samples, discard out-of-date supplies, and keep appropriate records
Train other employees on medical assistant duties as required by the practice
Assist with check-in or check-out procedures at the front desk when needed as a backup
Perform additional duties as required