Medical Assistant (MA) Float

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, triage, and treatment rooms as appropriate.

• Records patient data before each physician visit, including, but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.

• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by a physician before treatment or procedures.

• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supply as needed.

• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.

• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.

• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.

• Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.

• Phones in prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.

• Inform physicians of patient reschedules and no-shows.

• Performs other administrative duties, i.e., typing, filing faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc., as requested by supervisor or physician.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified MA, preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within three months of hire.
• Willing to consider an entry, mid, or senior-level candidate

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. There is exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirement

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods. Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.