Medical Assistant, Brown Cancer Center Mary and Elizabeth, Oncology, 8a-4:30p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice
Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills
Must have the ability to learn and use the electronic documentation system appropriately
Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed

Nice To Haves

Medical Assisting Certification (preferred)
Medical Assistant Certification obtained within 90 days of hiring.
One year of working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and or documented evidenced of externship completed in a medical office (preferred)
Exemplifies service excellence – responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information
Displays strong organizational skills – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized and delegates appropriately; works proactively- anticipates and plans for problems before they arise; is able to perform work in a neat, efficient, well-coordinated, well communicated manner with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism
Role models strong work ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency; remains flexible – ability to change directions, as needed, to ensure optimal outcomes
Displays strong interpersonal skills– can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility; displays self-awareness and emotional intelligence, exercises sound judgement
Displays strong leadership skills – ability to work collaboratively with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, and take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome

Responsibilities

Obtains medical history, triage patients, record vitals
Reconciles medication list in EHR
Obtains Falls risk and SSI risk.
Reports any abnormal results to physicians immediately (i.e. labs, etc.).
Supports nurse clinicians and infusion nurses to collaborate the care of the patient.
Carries out dedicated task from the registered nurse and healthcare providers.
Phlebotomy (training on site)
Responds timely and appropriately to tasks
Maintains clean exam rooms
Adheres to organizational policy and procedure
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community