Medical Assistant Float

About This Role

Assist physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment, promoting efficient patient flow and providing support tasks, and contributing to the successful treatment of cancer and blood disorders.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms
• Record patient data before each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes
• Obtain all necessary patient records as required by the physician before treatment or procedures
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician
• Maintain all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols
• Respond to patients’ calls as requested
• Perform other administrative duties, typing, filing faxing reception, etc.
• Alert nurse/physician of abnormal vitals and important patient information
• Collect inbound meaningful use data
• Print med list for patient review
• Fill out disability forms
• Schedule blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, ordering special tests (Oncotypes, Kras testing, EGFR, Myriad, Paradigm, etc.)
• Enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required, certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred
• 0-5+ years as a medical assistant or nursing assistant

Nice to Have

• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants
• Phlebotomy experience
• Certified Medical Assistant

Benefits

Certifications