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Medical Assistant

Cancer Specialists LLC

#CPR Certification #OSHA #Diagnostic Imaging #Clinical Support #Healthcare Administration #Certified Medical Assistant #Patient Records #Radiation Oncology #Universal Precautions

Quick overview

The Medical Assistant supports physicians and clinicians by managing patient flow, recording vital signs, and assisting with clinical procedures. They also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing records, and coordinating pre-authorizations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be high school graduates with a current CPR certification; a certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred. This is an entry-level role requiring 0-3 years of experience in a hospital or clinic setting.

high schoolprofessional certificateCommunication SkillsPatient CareVital Signs RecordingPhlebotomyPatient Flow ManagementPatient EducationMedical Record ManagementDisinfection ProtocolsInjection AdministrationPre-authorizationMedical SchedulingClinic Support

Job description

Cancer Specialists of North Florida is recruiting for an experienced Medical Assistant for our busy Saint Augustine Office. The Medical Assistant assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a medical environment that may include medical oncology, radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, or BMT. Maintains efficient patient flow, assists with patient care, i.e. exams, procedures and patient education. Performs miscellaneous clinic support tasks including filing, answering phones and maintaining physician’s schedule. Support and adheres to Cancer Specialists of North Florida’s Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician and verifies presence of consent prior to treatment or procedures.
Prepares and stock exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
Assists with delegated patient education activities including but not limited to distributing education literature, etc.
Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, including but not limited to, hormones and biological growth factors.
Maintains all exams/treatment room disinfection protocols. Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admission and schedules appointments to follow-up on test, results, as applicable. Arranges for pre-authorization and pre-certifications as needed. Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
Obtains new patient records and previous test results x-rays, scans, etc.
Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.
Display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
All other duties as assigned

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