MED ASSISTANT CERT -THOMP

Covenant Health; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health Oncology Group in Sevierville is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support Medical Oncology services in an outpatient clinic. This full-time role covers day shifts with 80 hours per pay period, reporting to the practice office manager.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with examinations, phlebotomy, injections, administering medications, patient education, and maintaining records. Certification by a recognized MA program and BLS are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s general condition and takes vital signs and weight.
• Assists provider with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Administers patient medications per provider order and policy.
• Maintains patient records and confidentiality.
• Ensures adequate stock of supplies and equipment.
• Collaborates with care team in a team-based approach.
• Performs referrals and pre-certifications as needed.
• May schedule patient appointments and relay information to patients.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Injections

Suturing

EKG

Patient education

Team collaboration

AIDET communication

Tools

Stethoscope

EKG machine

Blood pressure cuff

Thermometer

Basic lab equipment

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Oncology in Sevierville

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.

• 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’s 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.

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.