Medical Assistant- Gyn Oncology

Responsibilities
A. Clinical/Technical/Service

1. Admits patient to exam room for examination

2. Takes vital signs, medical history and medication history including allergies

3. Prepares patient charts for physician

4. Ensures information is correct and up to date

5. Coordinates outside testing for patients, assures results are returned

6. Performs diagnostic testing as ordered by physician

7. Verifies diagnosis and procedure codes with physicians

8. Administer injections as directed by physician

9. Documents all patient interactions in the patients' file

10. Maintains patient confidentiality

11. Maintains exam rooms and medical areas

12. Notifies patients of test results as directed by physician

13. Operates medical equipment as required

14. Takes blood and other bodily fluids as required

15. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area

B. Organizational/Managerial

16. Participates in the departments performance improvement activities

17. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information

18. Observes the Health Care Systems compliance policies

19. Adheres to lab procedures required by CLIA regulations

20. Adheres to OSHA regulations

21. Assists in the training of new employees

22. Represents the hospital to patients, vendors, contractors and public

C. Educational/Professional Development

23. Participates in the development of other staff members

24. Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements

25. Identifies learning strengths and needs

26. Utilizes learning resources

27. Attends sponsored training activities

D. Communication/Relationships

28. Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others

29. Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community

30. Adheres to Continuums legal and ethical standards

31. May be required to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED with completion of Training Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course. Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Three to six months related experience.
Current Medical Assistant certification or equivalent
BCLS certification – Required Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross