Certified Medical Assistant / LPN - Radiation Oncology

PURPOSE:

The Certified Medical Assistant at GenesisCare is a specifically trained individual who demonstrates expertise in dealing with patients during all aspects of care. Performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the Physician or Physician’s designee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the guidance of the Physician, responsibilities are as follows:

• Assist the doctor in all aspects of the patient’s initial consultation, and

• Weekly status checks
• Routine follow-up examinations
• Any emergency visits that are needed.

• Schedule and follow-up on all diagnostic studies that are ordered including proper documentation and obtaining physicians signature on test result.
• Responsible for acquiring results and notifying Physician of results on all interim reports.
• Charts information of patient progress on weekly status check sheets and scuts.
• Draws blood for various lab tests that are sent out. Follow up on results of lab.
• Attend annual OSHA/Biomedical update meetings and application in the clinical setting of the updates.
• Practice safety precautions and wear personal protective equipment when needed.
• Document medications the patients are currently taking, and document any new medications prescribed by our physicians while under our care. This includes the name of the medication, dose and amount prescribed, physician prescribing, instructions, date and nurse’s initials.
• Documentation of any samples given to patient.
• Responsible for charting patient’s vital signs, initial weight, and all follow-up weights.
• Responsible for obtaining all signed permission slips for patients who are radioactive prostate seed implants only.
• Verify the allergy sticker is complete.
• Assist or perform cathing of patients for various simulations.
• Responsible for reporting or verifying all patient problems as reported.
• Maintain HIPAA rules and regulations as it applies to patient privacy.
• Maintain open communication with front desk, Nursing staff, etc. as it applies to:

• Patient add-ons
• Patients on treatment breaks
• Changes in treatment plan

• Be an active part of the center’s team.
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect at all times
• Represent the company in a professional manner
• Maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations
• Maintain attendance according to scheduled days and hours and uniform and appearance standards, according to company policy.
• Attends mandatory company training sessions as required by state/federal law where applicable

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent attention to detail, good oral and written communications skills
• Must work well with multiple tasks and changing priorities

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Maintain licenses and/or certifications as applicable
• 1-3 years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred

CONFIDENTIAL AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION:

• Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Balancing: Yes

Crouching: Yes

Pulling: Yes

Carrying: Yes

Grasping: Yes

Sitting: Yes

Climbing: No

Kneeling: Yes

Standing: Yes

Crawling: No

Lifting: Yes

Seeing: Yes

Job Description Clause:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.