Christie Clinic's department of Hematology-Oncology is seeking a full-time or part-time Medical Assistant (Sign-On Bonus Available) at the University Clinic from Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

We are seeking a dedicated and organized individual that will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of Christie Clinic Department of Hematology-Oncology. This position requires a combination of administrative and clinical skills, making it an essential part of our patient-centered approach to healthcare. This position rooms patients, collects vitals, documents in the EMR system, and assists with other aspects of patient care in this high volume fast paced environment.

Previous healthcare experience is strongly preferred.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to appointment. 
• Clean and restock rooms at the end of the day. 
• Prepare for office visits according to department standards.
• Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.
• Appropriate use of flag system per standard work.
• Review and respond to the electronic medical record work list per department standard work.
• Complete lab order entries and appropriately handle patient specimens (including communication to patient per department standard work), as needed.
• Assists providers with procedures/surgery, as needed.
• Assist in patient education relating to medication instructions, tests and procedures, wound care or any other necessary information pertaining to patient care.
• Perform related work as required.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, a normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office and lab equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical office with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Requirements may include working flexible hours.