Location
Miramar, FL | United States
Job description
At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.
PURPOSE: The Medical Assistant at 21st Century Oncology is a specifically trained individual who demonstrates expertise in dealing with cancer patients during all aspects of care. Performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the Physician or Physician's designee.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the guidance of the Urologist, responsibilities are as follows:
- Remain with the Physician or Physician designee at all times in the exam room unless asked to step out or sent to schedule a study.
- Assist the doctor in all aspects of the patient's consultation, including
Initial consultation and exam Routine follow-up examinations Any emergency visits that are needed.
- Assist with schedule and follow-up on all testing that are ordered including proper documentation.
- Responsible for acquiring results and notifying Physician of results on all interim reports.
- Draws blood for various lab tests as ordered by practitioner. Follow up on results of lab.
- Perform lab specimen collection per CLIA guideline.
- Perform annual proficiency testing.
- Attend annual OSHA/Biomedical education as applicable in the clinical setting.
- Practice safety precautions and wear personal protective equipment when needed.
- Document and reconcile the patient medication and allergy list. This includes the name of the medication, dose and amount prescribed, physician prescribing, instructions, date and nurse's initials.
- Documentation of any samples given to patient.
- Responsible for charting patient's vital signs.
- Update the patient medical, surgical history and history of present illness.
- Assist or perform sterile procedures, medication injections, bladder instillations, and catheterizing of patients as ordered by practitioner.
- Provide patient education, counseling and instruction as appropriate.
- Responsible for reporting or verifying all patient problems as reported.
- Maintain HIPAA rules and regulations as it applies to patient privacy.
- Maintain open communication with all areas of the office as it applies to patient care.
- Be an active part of the center's team.
- Always demonstrate courtesy and respect.
- Represent the company in a professional manner
- Maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations
- Maintain attendance according to scheduled days and hours and uniform and appearance standards, according to company policy.
- Attends mandatory company training sessions as required by state/federal law where applicable.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: - Excellent attention to detail, good oral and written communications skills
- Must work well with multiple tasks and changing priorities
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: - Maintain licenses and/or certifications as applicable
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred
- Experience in Urology preferred
- 1-3 years' experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
CONFIDENTIAL AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION: - Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Balancing
Yes
Crouching
Yes
Pulling
Yes
Carrying
Yes
Grasping
Yes
Sitting
Yes
Climbing
No
Kneeling
Yes
Standing
Yes
Crawling
No
Lifting
Yes
Seeing
Yes
Who we are: We are 6000+ highly trained healthcare professionals and support staff across the United States, Australia, the U.K, Spain and China, designing cancer and heart disease treatments to help patients achieve the best possible life outcomes.
Global care Across the world, we have more than 580+ centres to help us bring the right care to our patients. Every year our team sees more than 1.4 million patients globally across our Oncology, Cardiology & Sleep Medicine Centres.
People centricity is at the heart of what we do and we pride ourselves on making our people a priority, whether that be a patient or an employee. We aim to build culture of 'care' that is patient focused, and performance driven. Our people promise is "do your life's best work, by always growing, having a profound human impact and making great things happen together." If you'd like to truly make a difference, join us at GenesisCare!
GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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