CMA Scribe - Cancer Center

sarahbush; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support providers in the Medical Oncology department. The role involves clinical measurements, data collection, and precise documentation in patient records, while functioning as a clinical and clerical bridge for provider teams.

The position requires CMA certification and a High School Diploma, with a 40-hour work week on the 1st shift. Compensation starts at $20.59 per hour, with an estimated range up to $31.91 per hour and a

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with current certification and BLS/CPR.
• High School Diploma required; CMA certification preferred.
• Experience in oncology or clinical setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in oncology care with clinical and clerical tasks.
• Perform clinical measurements and data collection.
• Document accurately in the patient electronic medical record.
• Follow infection control policies and guidelines.
• Support staff with scheduling and patient flow as needed.

Skills

Clinical measurements

Data collection

Medical record documentation

Infection control

Clerical tasks

Education

CMA certification

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR

Job description

Job Description

Certified Medical Assistant are responsible for providing assistance to providers in the direct and indirect care of Practice Management patients. Performs patient or office related duties including but not limited to clinical measurements and data collection. Documents data and provider directed information clearly and accurately in patient records. Functions clinically as support staff to provider(s).

Job Details

• Department: Medical Oncology
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Shift: 1st
• Monday-Thursday 8-4:30pm Friday 8-3:00pm

Compensation

• Pay: Based on experience, starting at $20.59
• Estimated Compensation Range $20.59 - $31.91 Pay based on experience
• Sign on bonus up to $3,000!!

Responsibilities

• Accepts reassignment, at the direction and discretion of management, as applicable to staffing levels and patient volumes.
• Administers medication as directed by the provider.
• Obtains provider initials or signature on phone message communications to verify accuracy of information communicated.
• At provider's instruction, communicates provider advice, instructions, orders and results, as applicable, including accurate documentation.
• Documents responses to patient history/screening questions for use by providers during assessments and examinations.
• Follows Universal Precautions at all times during contact with patients, equipment, instruments, and/or specimens.
• Follows Universal Precautions at all times during contact with patients, equipment, instruments, and/or specimens.
• May assist with collection of various patient data including but not limited to heights, weights, vital signs and other measurements.
• Assists providers with patient exams/ treatments/procedures.
• Documents appropriate data/information.
• Keeps providers aware of patient requests, needs and observations made that could be of value to the provider's assessment, care and follow-up.
• Relays information between provider(s) and client(s), which may include but is not limited to communications with patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, consultancy office staff, insurers, and facilities.
• May assist with scheduling patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral or additional office visits.
• Accompanies provider during clinic and documents a variety of data in patient electronic medical record.
• Enters orders in the electronic medical record in order to achieve meaningful use standards.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments based on needs of the practice.
• Performs tasks and documents them in alignment with infection control regulations and system policies/protocols.
• Performs general clerical duties, as required, such as receiving and mailing patient test results, preparing charge tickets, transcribing data to physical or referral forms, filing and monitoring or ordering supplies.
• Cleans/stocks exam rooms/work spaces on an on-going basis to assure that there is an adequate supply.
• Performs all tasks related to stocking and cleaning in adherence to regulatory and system infection control policies/protocols.
• This includes responsibility for discarding outdated items and labeling multi-dose vials with date and initial opened and then discarding them per guidelines.

Requirements

• Required: High School Diploma, CMA certification, BLS or CPR within 90 days of hire
• High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Registered Medical Assistant - American Registry of Medical Assistants