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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER WITH A GROWING AND DYNAMIC TEAM? CONSIDER UCBC.
At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. From our front-desk staff to our counselors, nurses, technicians and physicians – who’ve chosen to accept their calling, we salute them for their efforts and recognize them as the very special individuals that they are.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN US? IF SO WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!
Job Description:
University Health Alliance is looking for a PRN Medical Assistant to work 2 to 3 days a week.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: University Health Alliance’s (UHA) Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians and management with all clinical, clerical, and organizational tasks revolving around patient care. Manages patient charts and assumes responsibility for resolving patient requests including test results, prescription refills, and general health care questions.
REPORTS TO: GI Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but not limited to:
- Monitors schedule and organizes patient flow for physician office visits or in-office procedures
- Accompanies patients to exam room, triages, collects patient history, and provides physical assessments as delegated by the physicians schedules and obtains results for testing, procedures, and other services as ordered by the physician; interprets and accurately communicates results to physicians and patients as necessary
- Performs or assists physician with in-office ancillary services, procedures, and specialty services
- Manages patient charts to ensure clinical information is complete, including scanning forms into charts in a timely manner
- Prepares charts in the EMR prior to the physician visit according to practice process
- Has knowledge of drug uses and dosage requirements; ensures sample medications are up to date
- Enters requests for prescription refills into the EMR
- Performs upkeep for exam rooms with regards to sterilization and infection control, supplies, and equipment
- Accurately provides or counsels patients and/or relatives with pertinent information regarding medical treatment or procedures
- Answers emails and voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner
- Completes requests for information from other UCBC/UHA staff and ensures they're handled promptly and effectively
- Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintainS strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information
- Participates in staff meetings as directed by the GI manager
- Cross trains and performs other office functions including phone triage, check in checkout, scheduling or other duties as directed by the GI manager
- Assists with training other medical assistants as directed
- Performs any other duties and or special projects as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Accreditation from a Medical Assistant program preferred.
- 1 year GI experience preferred.
