Christie Clinic's department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a part-time (8-12 hours/week) Medical Assistant at the University clinic on Wednesdays from 8:00am-4:30pm and Tuesdays from 8:00am-12:00pm, as needed.
Duties include delivering patient care by utilizing clinical skills and completing systematic patient assessments.
JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all the duties assigned.)
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Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to appointment.
- Clean and restock rooms at the end of the day.
- Prepare for office visits according to department standards.
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Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.
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Obtain patient vital signs and record in the electronic medical record.
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Review and respond to the electronic medical record worklist per departmental standard work.
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Complete lab order entries and appropriately handle patient specimens (including communicating with the patient per departmental standard work), as needed.
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Assist providers with procedure preparation, execution, and cleanup/disinfection, as needed.
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Assist with patient education regarding medication instructions, tests and procedures, wound care, and other information necessary to support patient care.
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Act as a liaison between patients, providers, other department team members, other Christie Clinic departments, and external facilities, as needed.
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Assist the department RN and other coworkers, as needed.
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Perform related duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Previous health care experience
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Certified Medical Assistant Program and/or graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, a normal range; vision correctable to 20/20; and manual dexterity for operating office equipment are required.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids, and other waste common to a healthcare environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. We also offer vacation pay.
