Patient Care Technician or Certified Medical Assistant- Hollings Cancer Center
About The Position
Hollings Cancer Center Clinic is a busy adult oncology clinic that cares for a wide variety of oncology patients. Clinic staff—including RNs, LPNs, CMAs, and administrative assistants—work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality and safe care. Depending on the clinic, workflows may include patient triage, in-clinic procedures, assessments, patient education, medication administration, central venous catheter (CVC) line care, obtaining EKGs, and care coordination. Team members support providers, including physicians, PAs, and NPs, during patient visits and collaborate with social workers, pharmacists, and phlebotomists. The Patient Care Technician II reports to the Nurse Manager and, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs multi-skilled activities supporting a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and desired patient outcomes. The Certified Medical Assistant, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs multi-skilled activities supporting a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and desired patient outcomes. The CMA must understand and follow detailed instructions for therapeutic procedures, make accurate physical observations of patients, possess knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Basic computer skills are required. Annual competencies must be maintained, and failure to follow MUHA policies may result in disciplinary action, including termination.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Patient Care Technician applicants must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within two weeks of hire and maintain current certification thereafter.
- Certified Medical Assistant applicants must hold certification through AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA, or NAHP as a CCMA, CMA, or equivalent certification listed in the posting.
- Certified Medical Assistant applicants must hold current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or a recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
- Certified Medical Assistant applicants must have basic computer skills.
- Ability to understand and implement detailed instructions for therapeutic procedures.
- Ability to make accurate physical observations of patients.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain required annual competencies.
- Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, repetitive hand and arm movements, and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
- Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Nice To Haves
- For Patient Care Technician applicants: one year of patient care work experience in a healthcare facility.
- For Patient Care Technician applicants: Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT, or Paramedic certification; a bachelor’s degree; or enrollment in a healthcare-related program with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course at an accredited institution or equivalent training.
- For Certified Medical Assistant applicants: completion of an accredited medical assisting program and one year of patient care experience.
Responsibilities
- Support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Participate in clinic workflows that may include patient triage, in-clinic procedures, assessments, patient education, medication administration, CVC line care, obtaining EKGs, and care coordination.
- Work alongside providers during patient clinic visits to provide patient care.
- Collaborate with nurses, administrative assistants, social workers, pharmacists, phlebotomists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Follow detailed instructions when carrying out therapeutic procedures and make accurate physical observations of patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
