Tennessee Oncology
Healthcare
MedicalAssistant
“Medical Assistant at Tennessee Oncology. Skills: Patient care, Clinical documentation. Measure patient height / weight and vital signs. Screen for and document pain, distress, clinical depression”
Industry & Context.
Lifting up to 50 pounds, Repetitive finger motion, Fingering or manual dexterity
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduate of Medical Assistant Training Program or 6-months recent Medical Assistant experience, Current TO approved BLS provider card required within 3 months of hire
Nice to Have
Medical Assistant Certification preferred (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA)
What You'll Do.
Measure patient height / weight and vital signs
Screen for and document pain
Complete “rooming” process
Escort patient to exam room
Review/verify medication lists and preferred pharmacy information
Enter/update medication information in EMR
Review/verify patient allergies and update in EMR
Review health histories and update in EMR
Complete all required screening questionnaires and enter data
Prepare patients for examination and/or treatment
Turn over rooms/chairs
Review need for prescriptions/refills
Manage prescription refill extension requests
Call in prescriptions/refills
Call patients with lab results and verbatim instructions
Assist with telephone triage
Screen incoming calls/messages
Assist with provider performed procedures/exams
Assist in the treatment room
Assist with nursing evaluations
Prepare and administer approved medications
Assist with daily/weekly/monthly activities
Access and flush implanted ports
Collect laboratory specimens
Assist with patient education
Verify accuracy of appointments
Schedule appointments
Assist with completing forms for patients
Assist with insurance prior authorizations
treatment room and other clinical
Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment
Inform direct supervisor of clinic needs and concerns
Participate on committees
Attend all mandatory in-services and meetings
Complete all required/assigned training
Complete continuing education
Complete competency validations
Adhere consistently with TO policies
Role model TO code of conduct
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work effectively with staff
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Gathering information; Reporting information
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