What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kirksville, MO / Medical Assistant/ PRN position at The US Oncology Network?
Overview
PRN Medical Assistant-
This position is located at 603 W. Pierce St. Kirksville Missouri.
Missouri Cancer Associates is affiliated with Urology Associates of Central Missouri and the US Oncology Network!
Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures.. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities
- Answers incoming patient telephone calls for referral to nurse, pharmacist, or physician.
- Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
- Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
- Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician and verifies presence of consent prior to treatment or procedures.
- Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
- Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
- Assists with delegated patient education including but not limited to distributing education literature, etc.
- Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
- Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
- Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
- Assists with select pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed. Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
- Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regards to patient’s records and collections.
- Other duties as requested or assigned.
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent. Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants strongly preferred. Minimum 2 years’ experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting. Phlebotomy experience preferred. Current CPR certification required. Certified Medical Assistant strongly preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.
