ClinicalCareAssistant(Float)

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. **Job Description:** The Clinical Care Assistant provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process under the direction of the MD or NP/PA (provider) and/or oversight of a direct supervisor (LPN and or RN). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Measures patient height / weight and vital signs. Screens for and documents pain, distress, clinical depression scores. * Completes “rooming” process including escorting patient to exam room. * Reviews medication lists for accuracy and preferred pharmacy information with patient and enters/ updates in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) at each encounter. * Reviews patient allergies and accurately updates in EMR at each encounter. * Reviews health histories and other assigned historical information with patients since last visit and accurately updates in EMR at each encounter. * Completes all assigned /required screening questionnaires and records accurate data in EMR. * Prepares patients for examination and or treatment ensuring rooms/chairs are cleaned/turned over in a manner that promotes efficient workflow. * Reviews need for presc