Providence, RI, 02940, USA
217 days ago
Medical Assistant, Oncology_3089
Summary: Responsible for assisting Physicians, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners as a Certified Medical Assistant with patient care, administrative duties and organizing tasks. Education: Must be certified as a Medical Assistant** Must be credentialed medical assistant or Licensed health professional Licensure: Certified Medical Assistant through AMA, NCCT, NHA or AMT or RI Licensed, CNA, LPN, Medical Technician Experience: One to two years of experience in a clinical setting including direct contact with patients. Must be able to accurately utilize word-processing software, as well as possess a working knowledge of medical terminology. Computer skill proficiency in EHR, Microsoft word, Outlook and TEAMS. Hematology Oncology and/or Surgical experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: · Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room. · Verifies patient information by intaking patient; reviewing and recording medical history; taking and recording vital signs. · Document medical information using approved medical terminology in the EHR system. · Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. · Maintains patient’s confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential. · Ability to identify abnormal patient values and report to provider. · Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers preparing Bone Marrow Specimens, laboratory specimens, disposing of contaminated supplies. · Obtain prior authorizations for genetic testing, medications. · Must be able to work closely with Prior Authorization team to ensure prior authorization are obtained for outpatient imaging and drug infusions. · Triage phone calls appropriately. · Ability to perform Peripheral phlebotomy as needed. · Preparing patient records before each visit, such as obtaining last laboratory results, imaging results and referral notes. · Additional duties as assigned by the Manger to meet department needs.
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