Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is a non-exempt hourly paid position that performs clinical and administrative responsibilities under the direct supervision of the Clinic Supervisor; the position provides daily support to the providers, PA’s,  NP’s, RN’s, LPN’s and may be required to float between our Downtown and Mt. Pleasant offices;responsibilities and duties may vary from office to office depending on location and provider assigned; administrative responsibilities may include utilizing the system applications, answering telephones, scheduling new patients and follow-up appointments, arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services, etc.; clinical responsibilities include assisting providers; triaging patients, preparing and stocking exam rooms, scanning medical records, etc.; performs other administrative or clinical responsibilities as directed by the providers or MA Supervisor.The Medical Assistant (MA) is a non-exempt hourly paid position that performs clinical and administrative responsibilities under the direct supervision of the MA Supervisor; the position provides daily support to the providers, PA’s, RN’s NP’s and LPN’s; responsibilities and duties may vary from office to office depending on location and provider assigned; administrative responsibilities may include utilizing the system applications, answering telephones, scheduling new patients and follow-up appointments, arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services, etc.; clinical responsibilities include assisting providers; triaging patients, preparing and stocking exam rooms, scanning medical records, etc.; performs other administrative or clinical responsibilities as directed by the providers or MA Supervisor.

Functions:

• Performs administrative responsibilities that include daily and accurate use of all system applications. 
• Performs clinic responsibilities such as assisting providers with all tasks to ensure the patient receives fast and sensitive care, triages patients for exams; records medical history; and prepares and stocks all exam rooms.
• Assists in the laboratory and other clinic areas during staff shortages, assists providers during exams, obtains vital signs, draws blood; performs EKG's, removes sutures and changes dressings,
• Transports patients to their vehicles or to the hospital when instructed by the provider; consents patients for chronic conditions and scans in medical records within 48 to 72 hours of appointments.
• Disposes contaminated supplies and sterilizes medical instruments; calls in prescriptions to pharmacy and educates patients by providing medication, diet information and other instructions; answers all patient questions or refers questions to provider.
• Ensures a safe, secure and healthy work environment by following, enforcing and complying with all standards, procedures and legal requirements.
• Ensures patient confidentiality and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential; complies with HIPAA and OSHA requirements, adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulations.
• Increases job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reads job specific professional publications; participates in professional organizations, personal networks and explores new opportunities that may add value to the MA position and practice.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree from an Allied Health Science program or graduate of a formal medical assisting program preferred.
• CMA preferred or in process of receiving CMA

Experience:

• Prefer 1 to 2 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant in an Oncology Practice

Skills:

• Ability to be on time to work every day and to perform the responsibilities of this position; work in a fast pace environment; caring and sensitive attitude toward patients, providers and co-workers; critical thinking ability; good interpersonal, speaking and active listening skills; detail oriented and ability to multitask; ability to draw blood and take vitals and ability to operate basic office equipment, such as a computer, copier, fax, EKG, etc.