Medical Assistant

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Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition :
R-Coastal Cancer Center is a patient centered practice employing a multitude of job positions that support the Grand Strand's largest and most established practice dedicated to being a leader in the treatment of blood disorders and cancer. Coastal Cancer Center seeks those that can fill these positions with their skills, experience and talent. Our employees fulfill the needs of our patients while fulfilling their need to give back to others.

Whether your experience is clinical or clerical, all employees at Coastal Cancer Center are needed and valued.
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* Job Description:

**** REQUIREMENTS:
** Must have current National Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification Must be willing to work in all four of our locations (Myrtle Beach, Conway, Loris and Murrells Inlet)
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.
* Adheres to the department policy, time, and attendance guidelines.
* Wears employee  and follows dress code policy.
* Obtains missing medical records, lab, pathology, and x-ray reports from previous visit before next physician visit.
* Escorts patients to physician exam area.
* Ensures pre-exam labs and x-rays are obtained according to lab and x-ray protocols.
* Obtains vital signs and weight. Records height on initial visit and subsequently as needed.
* Assists with maintaining vaccination and medication records.
* Assists with renewing prescriptions.
* Verifies necessary information and records in the medical record.
* Prepares patient for exam, depending on patient and clinical condition.
* Assists patients with dress as appropriate for the exam. Another Medical Assistant/LPN presence may be required in the exam room for medical/legal purposes or to facilitate expediency in patient care.
* Responds to the expeditor in a timely fashion.
* Tracks patient through entry to next point of service.
* Coordinates and schedules patient appointments, relaying necessary messages to staff.
* Schedules tests, shots, and appointments as requested.
* Maintains and updates current information on physician’s schedules ensuring that patients are scheduled properly, and appointments are confirmed.
* Answers questions regarding patient appointments and testing.
* Charts records as needed for communication.
* Transfers patients from physician to oncology nurse to allow physician to turn attention to other matters. Escorts patients through the clinic as needed. Completes items requiring clinical follow up.
* Completes billing events before end of shift accurately and timely.
* Remains in the pod dictation area until all patients have been seen and all tasks are completed including reminders.
* Administers shots to patients in the exam room, under the direction of a physician or nurse. The MA must ensure that a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse has assessed the patient and given direct instruction prior to the administration of shots.
* Performs data entry of labs after physician reviews.
* Reviews registration sheet with new patients to ensure completion of history. Enter medications in EMR/chart. Reviews allergies and enters allergies in EMR/chart. Completes shot record. Offers vaccinations when needed under the direction of a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse. Obtains vital signs and weight and height. Dictates record of visit as needed for documentation.
* Assists the lab and obtain blood from patients using Venipuncture or Fingerstick technique.
* Tests specimens for hematology, urinalysis, and processes all laboratory specimens.
* Complies with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the clinical laboratory.
* Performs troubleshooting of the hematology analyzer, including quality control as required.
* Reports to Team Coordinator or designee in their absence, once all work in the pod is complete.
* Attends staff meetings/Cross functional Team meetings.
* Complete daily checklists/OSHA checklist.
* Provides orientation and training to Medical Assistant/LPN new hires when…