Medical Assistant- Pediatric Hematology / Oncology

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join our Pediatric Hematology Oncology team located at Nicklaus Children's Hospital! We are seeking a full time Medical Assistant, Monday-Friday. This position is responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to pediatric providers in an office-based clinic setting. Involves frequent patient / parent interaction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Greets patients, in person or on the telephone; answers or refers inquiries.
• Prepares patient’s chart for the health care visit 1-2 days before. Including reviewing / recording past medical history, reason for visit / chief complaint, etc.
• Directs and / or accompanies patients to the examining room.
• Arranges / maintains examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment organized and stocked.
• Records patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Assists health care providers during examinations.
• Performs full clinical intake / triage during patient’s visit – including recording vital signs, social history, family history, etc. in EMR.
• Performs basic laboratory tests on the premises as needed.
• Responsible for assisting in processing of all specimens in accordance with established protocols.
• Authorizes drug refills as directed, telephones prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Maintains inventory of stock & supplies and advises supervisor to place orders as needed.
• Follows clinic workflow and provides feedback for adjustments to workflow as needed.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Follows, and enforces standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient care information confidential.
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
• Enhances health care practice reputation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS :

CMA (AAMA) Certified.

Phlebotomy and basic laboratory skills.