What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA/Front Office - Oncology position at Georgetown Community Hospital?
About Us
Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. Bluegrass Community Hospital (Versailles, KY), Bourbon Community Hospital (Paris, KY), Clark Regional Medical Center (Winchester, KY), and Georgetown Community Hospital (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors - join our team today!
A Career with Us Offers:
- Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)
- Educational Assistance
- Bereavement Leave
- 401(k) Match
- Free Parking
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Assist the Provider to provide service to patients of all ages including evaluation, planning, individual treatment programs goals and other related duties within the designated scope of the practice.
2. Responsible for calling in/e-scribe medication to pharmacies in accordance with clinic protocol. Triage patient calls and answering patient questions. Obtains vitals, patient and medication history
3. Assist with monitoring and management of patient and physician electronic messages as delegated by the provider within scope of practice.
4. Provides assistant functions to patients (personal care, ambulation, transports).
5. Assists in minor procedures, sterile prep and supplies
6. Documents care given and data gathered, including lab and diagnostic imaging –Reports findings to Physician.
7. Notifies patients of lab and diagnostic test results under the direct supervision of the health care provider.
8. Collects/Prepares lab specimens & lab tests including drawing blood
9. Maintains confidentiality and protects privacy of healthcare information, security of password, and access codes.
10. Maintains a clean and well organized work station, follows all safety regulations, code of conduct and ethics, Revenue Cycle Guidelines, customer service, and attends hospital and clinical training and departmental staff meetings.
11. Assists with referrals, prior authorizations & pre-certifications
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent Preferred
Required Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS): Required within 30 days of hire.
Credentialed through the Certifying Board (CB) of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or The National Healthcare Association (NHA) Certification must be completed within 6 months of hire.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
