What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Dermatology position at RPCI Oncology PC?
Description:
Roswell Park Care Network is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Medical Assistant to join our Dermatology team in Depew, NY!
As a trusted leader in oncology and specialty care within community physician practices, Roswell Park Care Network is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and advancing innovative treatment solutions.
We offer an excellent benefit package:
- Medical Insurance via Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HRA - employer funded
- Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company paid life insurance, options for LTD, Critical Illness, Accident
- Generous Vacation and Sick time
- 11 Holidays
- Schedule is Monday through Friday
As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for preparing patient charts for upcoming appointments, taking vital signs, performing patient intake as directed, and assisting them during office hours to ensure patients receive prompt, efficient, and courteous care.
Responsibilities:
- Timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Assist providers with minor surgical procedures that require knowledge of sterile procedure and autoclaving instruments
- Maintain confidentiality per policy and governing HIPAA laws
- Follow proper protocol for securing workstation when walking away
- Escorts patients to exam room, obtain vitals, updates patient history, reconciles medications, allergies, and any required quality data
- Provides patient with orders, education and medication instructions as directed by Provider
- Cleans and prepares exam rooms for each patient
- Identify and properly label all specimen tubes for testing
- Follow up on Electronic Medical Record documents routed to him/her by the Providers
- Accurately and efficiently respond to tasks and triages received from providers and other office staff
- Must adhere to policies, procedures and regulations as outlined in the office policy and procedures manual
- Interact with fellow workers in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment
- Monitor the refill line, queue medication and create triage to provider.
- Monitor labs and pathologies received. Create triage and route to provider for review.
- Observe and document patient interactions in real time, including the patient's history, physical exam, and procedures.
- Document the results of lab, radiology and the time of patient care activities.
- Document patients visit per provider instructions.
- Organize, prepare, and edit patient health records in real time.
- Ensure Provider notes are accurate and timely.
- Stocks exam rooms with medical supplies, as necessary
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished and written, oral or scheduled format.
- Attention to Detail – thorough in completing work tasks
- Integrity – Being honest and ethical
- Adaptability/Flexibility – Being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
- Analytical Thinking – Analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems
- Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
- Initiative – Ability to identify tangible contribution you alone have made to the organization
- Achievement – Results-oriented, utilize strongest abilities
- Independence – Work on own and make decisions
- Complex problem solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Time management – Managing one’s own time
Education/Experience:
- Successful completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant or Phlebotomy program OR
- High school diploma or GED with a minimum of one (1) year of full-time clinical or administrative healthcare experience OR
- High school diploma or GED with at least six (6) months of full-time clinical or administrative healthcare experience at RPCI Oncology, PC
- One (1) year of experience as a Medical Assistant strongly preferred
- BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
- Prior experience as a medical scribe is preferred; however, candidates should demonstrate a willingness to be trained in scribing to effectively support healthcare providers
