Certified Medical Assistant, Outpatient Oncology, Full-Time Day

Prisma Health; Boiling Springs (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative tasks in the outpatient oncology setting. Ideal candidates will complete a medical assistant program or gain certification through Prisma Health's Fast Track program. This entry-level role will involve preparing patients, assisting with examinations, and documenting care effectively.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Certification from CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA(NHA) etc. preferred.
• Skills in patient care and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and clerical duties under supervision.
• Assist physician with examinations and procedures.
• Document data and maintain patient records.

Education

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established.

This position is eligible for a $2000.00 Sign On Bonus until Mar. 1, 2023, for external candidates only.

Accountabilities

• Perform clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing. Receives critical lab values, reports value to physician and documents notification in medical record. - 25%

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Obtain and record patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies. Pends orders for physician signature. -20%

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms. Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed. - 10%

• Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery. Apply splints, casts, dressings and remove sutures with competency. Report and assist during emergencies. - 10%

• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection and intramuscular injection, after demonstrating competency and passing medication administration test. - 10%

• Receive and return clinically-related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient. - 10%

• Teach patient and provide printed information, on physician request, about diagnosis, self-care within the scope of assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention and community healthcare resources. Patient education must be documented in the medical record. - 5%

• Document data and care in the patient medical record. Maintain as confidential. - 5%

• Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review. Communicate as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits. Complete patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned. Schedule tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician. - 5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.

No experience required.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

Job Related Certification from one of the following:

CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA(NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP)

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

In lieu of the education requirement stated above, will accept confirmation of the successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Cancer Centers - Spartanburg

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10607179 Outpatient Oncology Infusion-CISp

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