Medical Assistant - Cancer Center

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; Waterford (CT); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical and operational activities in the Cancer Center. The role includes patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, and coordination of care with physicians, nurses, and staff.

Responsibilities cover documentation in the EMR, specimen handling, lab and imaging support, and daily clerical duties. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and MA training; BLS is preferred.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required; enrollment in or completion of an accredited medical assistant training program.
• Knowledge of general medical terminology required; BLS certification preferred or required.
• Healthcare setting experience is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Greet patients and escort to examination or treatment room.
• Measure vital signs and record findings; update medical history and medication records.
• Prepare patient, equipment and room for procedures; assist during procedures.
• Collect and label specimens; deliver to laboratory and manage blood products as needed.
• Document all medical instructions, treatments and prescriptions in EMR with date and signature.
• Assist with lab tests and imaging, deliver/return diagnostic films; manage film workflow.
• Enter lab results and keep EMR updated with current reports.
• Escort patients to and from exam areas and assist with basic patient needs.
• Maintain and disinfect equipment and rooms; report defects.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies for the Cancer Center.
• Assist with scheduling and clerical duties; help with staffing needs.

Conocimientos

Computer skills

Highly organized

Interpersonal skills

Follow directions

Task prioritization

Independent work

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant training program

Descripción del empleo

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Provides Clinical And Operational Support Services To Facilitate Patient Care And Provide Efficient Patient Flow. Assists Administrative, Nursing And Medical Staff By Performing A Variety Of Duties, Including Coordinating All Patient Care Activities And Direct Patient Support. Promotes Efficient And Quality Patient Care And Maintains A Safe, Professional Working Environment.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Greets Patients And Escorts Them To Their Examination Or Treatment Room.
• 2.Measures Vital Signs (Tpr, Bp, Hgt/Wgt, Bmi) And Records Findings. Updates Medical History And Patient Medication Record.
• 3.Prepares Patient, Equipment And Room For Procedures; Assists With Procedures. Reports Any Problems In Patient Status To Physician, Nurse Or Manager.
• 4.Collects And Properly Labels Specimens (Blood, Urine, Wound, Etc.). Delivers Appropriate Specimens To Laboratory. Picks Up Chemotherapy Drugs From The Pharmacy And Blood Products From The Blood Bank.
• 5.Documents All Medical Instructions, Treatments, Prescriptions, Telephone Calls, Etc., In Electronic Medical Record, With Date And Signature.
• 6.Serves As A Resource To Unit Staff Regarding Protocol Requirements And Sequencing For Lab Tests And X-Ray Procedures. Delivers And Returns Diagnostic Films (X-Rays, Scans).
• 7.Enters All Incoming And Outgoing Lab Work/Results, Records All In-House Laboratory Results, Keeps Current Lab Reports Filed In Electronic Medical Record.
• 8.Escorts Patients To And From Exam And /Or Treatment Areas, Rest Rooms. Assists Patients With Urinals, Bedpans Or Incontinent Pads. Stays With Confused Or Disoriented Patients.
• 9.Maintains Equipment. Cleans And Disinfects Equipment And Exam Rooms According To Policy And Procedure. Notifies Engineering Department Of Equipment Defects Or Damage.
• 10.Maintains Inventory In Exam Rooms, Laboratory And Other Clinical Areas. Orders, Enters Appropriate Charges, And Stores All Supplies For The Cancer Center, Including Office, Medical, And Radiation Oncology Supplies.
• 11.Responds To Patient Telephone Calls, Providing Information And Instructions, As Necessary And/Or As Ordered By Physician. Assists Office Staff With Scheduling And Confirming Appointments, As Well As Performing Other Clerical Duties.
• 12.Contributes To Meeting The Fluctuating Staffing Needs Of The Cancer Center By Being Flexible In Own Assignments And Work Schedules When Required.
• 13.Responds To Life Saving Situations Based Upon Nursing Standards And Clinical Policies And Procedures.
• 14.Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 15.Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Enrollment in or completion of an accredited medical assistant training program. Knowledge of general medical terminology required. BLS required.

EXPERIENCE

1-2 years related experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic setting preferred; Phlebotomy skills preferred; computer experience required.

LICENSURE

Current Medical Assistant Certification (American Association of Medical Assistants or National Healthcareer Association preferred) or completion within 1 year of hire.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Must Possess Good Computer Skills; Must Be Highly Organized And Self-Motivated; Must Have Excellent Interpersonal And Communication Skills, Be Able To Take Direction From Several Individuals, Evaluate And Prioritize Duties, Work Responsibly And Independently.