What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Los Angeles Hematology Oncology Medical Group?
Medical Assistant
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Role Summary
The Medical Assistant is responsible for gathering and documenting patient screening data for the Los Angeles Cancer Network (OneOncology affiliated medical practice). This role provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process under the direction of the Provider or the oversight of a direct supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Takes and properly documents Vitals in the EMR
- Reports changes in patient’s physical status to the mid-level practitioner
- Reviews and record medical history including current medications
- Perform phlebotomy and basic laboratory tests; prepare specimens for transport to laboratory
- Accurately document in the EMR system
- Trains new hires on process and procedures of the practice.
- Administers injections
- Assists in minor procedures
- Reviews physician orders, lab requests or follow-up needs with patients
- Maintains supplies and cleanliness of examination rooms
- Ensures maintenance of patient confidentiality
- Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills in the performance of work assignments and duties
Key Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Demonstrates exceptional assessment, critical thinking, and customer service skills
- Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses
- Ability to seek out resources independently and work collaboratively
- Ability to collaborate, set priorities, and organize work to meet deadlines, ensuring compliance with established processes, policies, and regulations
- Ability to multitask efficiently
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program with certification
- Current CPR certification
- Excellent phlebotomy skills
- Knowledge of medical laboratory procedures
- Basic computer knowledge
- Fluent in Armenian / Spanish preferred
- Previous Oncology/ Hematology experience preferred