MED ASSISTANT CERT -THOMP

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Medical Oncology division (West) in Knoxville, to work full time on day shift. You will provide professional clinical care in outpatient settings under supervision of the attending provider and office manager.

The role focuses on patient assessments, assisting with exams, phlebotomy, injections, med administration, and maintaining accurate documentation in the medical record.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant by a recognized certifying organization.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient condition, takes vital signs and weight.
• Assists provider with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments including phlebotomy, injections, suturing.
• Administers medications per provider order and policy.
• Maintains medical records and documents interventions and responses.
• Collaborates with patient, physician, and care team for coordinated care.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Overview

Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Oncology at West

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Covenant Oncology Group Overview:

Covenant Health Oncology Group is part of the region’s largest cancer-fighting network, with more imaging centers, more board-certified physicians and surgeons, and more cancer and radiation centers closer to where you call home. All Covenant Oncology Group practices are committed to excellence and ongoing quality improvement.

Covenant Oncology Group is a leader in medical oncology services and provides patients access to all proven, drug-based treatments and the latest clinical trial medicines. Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologists and certified advanced practice providers deliver on-site care and treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy, at affiliated infusion centers throughout our region.

Position Summary:

Provides professional clinical care to patients receiving treatments and examination in an outpatient clinical setting under the supervision of the attending provider and practice office manager.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s general condition and takes vital signs and weight.
• Assists provider with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. To include, but not limited to, phlebotomy, injections (will include proficiency in calculations), suturing, and other typical office procedures.
• Administers patient medications per provider order and policy including appropriate dosage, route, site, and documentation.
• Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel as applicable.
• Provides basic patient care as ordered.
• Assures test results are received and relayed to patient in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient\u2019s comfort and privacy by using the AIDET fundamentals of communication.
• Documents all interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating provider’s advice and instructions.
• Reviews and consults with provider regarding patient phone calls and urgency of appointment.
• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and well-maintained equipment.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters regarding the practice, its patients, and employees.
• Ability to use a variety of office and medical equipment including, but not limited to, telephone, computer, fax, stethoscope, EKG machine, ear washing equipment, scales, thermometers, blood pressure cuff, and basic lab equipment.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.
• Maintains equipment in clean, operating condition.
• Performs referrals and pre-certifications as needed and where applicable.
• May schedule patient appointments per provider order and relay accurately to patients.
• Takes calls from hospitals/nursing homes and relays appropriate information to practitioner in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with the patient, physician, and other care team members as part of a team-based approach to overall patient care.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

Must be sufficient to meet the standard for achievement of the below indicated certification as required by the issuing authority.

Licensure Requirement:

Must be certified as a Medical Assistant from a recognized certifying organization. American Heart Association BLS required.