MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Location: Edina Minnesota
Description: Minnesota Oncology is in need of MEDICAL ASSISTANT right now, this occupation will be placed in Minnesota. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Minnesota Oncology is a specialized practice, including 58 physicians, that is solely dedicated to the treatment of Cancer and Blood disorders.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Medi! cal Assistant in our Edina clinic.
SCOPE:
Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a medical environment that includes medical oncology and gynecologic oncology. Maintains efficient patient flow, assists with patient care, i.e. exams, procedures and patient education. Performs miscellaneous clinic support tasks including filing, answering phones and maintaining physicians schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 a! nd orders supplies as needed.
Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
Assists with delegated patient education activities including but not limited to distributing education literature, etc.
Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, including but not limited to, hormones and biological growth factors.
Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admissions and schedules appointments to follow-up on test results, as applicable.
Arranges for pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed. Informs physician of patient res! chedules and no shows.
Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.
Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.
Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Current CPR certification required.
Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Gynecology or Oncology experience preferred.
Must be flexible, adaptable, and a team player
Candidates must have strong organizational skills, be detail oriented, able to multitask, while maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, p! lease email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Mi! nnesota Oncology.
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This occupation starts available on: Sat, 07 Sep 2013 01:35:14 GMT