
Medical Assistant, Multispecialty Oncology Clinic, Registry
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
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