EngageMED Inc.
Certified Medical Assistant - CHI Cancer Center
EngageMED Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
Certified Medical Assistant – CHI Cancer Center
Medical Assistant: Under the direction of the health care provider, the Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. This includes the nursing process—assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation—as well as clerical duties such as answering the telephone, checking patients in and out, and scheduling follow‑up visits.
The role collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Obtain and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problems.
Draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, when required.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
Perform routine tests, such as EKGs.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing.
Communicate with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean, and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
Document patient plan(s) of care, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Escalate non‑routine issues, questions, and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
Provide patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).
Job Requirements / Qualifications
Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred): High school diploma or equivalent required; graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
Experience: 1 year Medical Assistant experience required.
Disclaimers
This job description reflects EngageMEDs assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Critical features of this job are listed above and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
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The role collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Obtain and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problems.
Draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, when required.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
Perform routine tests, such as EKGs.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing.
Communicate with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean, and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
Document patient plan(s) of care, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Escalate non‑routine issues, questions, and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
Provide patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).
Job Requirements / Qualifications
Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred): High school diploma or equivalent required; graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
Experience: 1 year Medical Assistant experience required.
Disclaimers
This job description reflects EngageMEDs assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Critical features of this job are listed above and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
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