Medical Assistant, Multispecialty Oncology Clinic, Registry

Job description

A Medical Assistant is an employee who performs a wide variety of patient care services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse (APN) or physician. Such services can involve therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.
Primary Job Functions:
• Knows and practices UChicago Medicine’s values and Patient Centered Care Definition and Principles.
• Performs any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the registered nurse or physician and within the scope of the nursing nolicies and procedures.
• Appropriately implements and documents patient and family education as delegated by the RN or physician.
• Obtain and records vital signs.
• Assists the care provider with patient examinations or diagnostic procedures.
• Performs tests, i.e. pregnancy tests, urinalysis and hemocults etc, specific to patient population.
• Documents all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy services.
• Assists with collection of specimens. Performs labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
• Assist patients with dressing and undressing when necessary.
• Administration of a medication as ordered by a physician or APN.
• Appropriately discard expired medications/supplies on a monthly basis.
• Communicates all changes in the patient's biophysical and emotional status to the Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Promotes, has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychological and development needs of adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Utilizes computers to obtain information and schedule appointments.
• Collects, washes, prepares and monitors instruments and equipment in compliance with hospital standards.
• Transports, lifts, and assists patients in wheelchairs, stretchers, and examining tables.
• Leaves exam room clean and stocked. Contact EVS as appropriate. For minor physical plant problems, fill out work order and obtain appropriate signature. Empty needle boxes as needed.
• Clean instruments and scopes. Assure clean and sterile supplies are stocked separately. Wipe out cabinets. Ensure linen is covered.
• Check schedule regularly, monitor waiting room and exam rooms, carry out physician orders promptly and assist patient as necessary to facilitate a positive visit.
• Ensures patient care areas are always within regulatory compliance by tJC and CLIA.
• Incorporates cost-effective measure into practice to assure proper use of time, supplies and personnel.
• Participates in staff meetings and departmental projects as required.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees.
• Assists with data collection for research studies as requested. Typing and chart/result filing as assigned.

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma
• Graduate of a certified program for Medical Assistants (CMA credential)
• Phlebotomy training

License or Certifications:
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Current Certificate of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
• Successful completion of the CMA certification exam or Registered MA exam within 6 months of hire date

Position Details:
• Job Type/FTE: Registry (0.2 FTE)
• Shift: Days (Usually 8 hours per shift)
• Unit/Department: MultiSpecialty Cancer Clinics- Crown Point IN
• CBA Code: Non-Union