Medical Assistant Medical Oncology

Medical Assistant In Oncology

Banner MD Anderson provides customized, comprehensive, and compassionate cancer care. As a Medical Assistant in Oncology, you play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations, patient comfort, and the delivery of an effective patient experience. You'll provide essential support to oncologists and nurses by assisting with administrative tasks, clinical procedures, and patient care coordination within our medical oncology team.

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8am-4 : 30pm

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
• Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients' blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate / pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG's. Acts as chaperon as needed.
• Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests. Responsible for communicating test results to patient.
• Provides clerical support with patient / client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas.
• Orders supplies as directed, stocks patient care areas. Medication ordering and tasks related to all medications.
• Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers.
• This position will complete all necessary on-boarding / orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
• This position works under the direct supervision of the providers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma / GED or equivalent working knowledge. Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations. Active Medical Assistant Certification is required. Certification or additional training must meet the requirements for Meaningful use. BLS certification required. Active Medical Assistant certification such as : Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proof of current membership from National Health Career Association (NHA) (Test administered after 7 / 1 / 2017 only) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT). Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software. Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software preferred. Additional related education and / or experience preferred.