Job detail

Injection Medical Assistant

IRONWOOD PHYSICIANS,P.C.

#Patient Assessment #HIPAA #Vital Signs #Outpatient Clinic #Medical Assistant #CPT #ICD-10 #HCPCS #Oncology #Clinical Tasks

Quick overview

The role involves administering injections and recording vital signs for oncology patients in a fast-paced outpatient clinic. Additionally, the assistant provides clinical support, manages patient assessments, and handles phone communications.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a National Medical Assistant Certification and are preferred to have 1-2 years of experience. Knowledge of HIPAA, medical coding (CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10), and chemotherapy-related drugs is desired.

professional certificatePatient AssessmentHIPAA CompliancePatient CareClinical SupportVital Signs RecordingComputer LiteracyMedical CodingInjection Administration

Job description

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers has beautiful state-of-the-art integrated Cancer and Women's Centers, with locations strategically located throughout the Valley. Each one provides a superior cancer care environment with a full spectrum of cancer related services for patients. Our multi-disciplinary team approach includes surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, women's centers, diagnostic imaging services, integrative services including social work and nutrition, and genetic counseling.

Mission Statement

To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual.

Overview

We are looking for a qualified and experienced injection MA to deliver compassionate care to our Oncology patients by assisting with clinical tasks, performing support services for clinical staff and providing direct interaction with patients and their caregivers in our fast-paced out-patient oncology clinic.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday day shift position in our Glendale location.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Completes and records vital signs for treatment patients.
Completes and records patient assessments, if applicable.
Reviews most recent order for injections.
Reviews and confirms laboratory count.
Administers injection. If help is needed with injections, notifies RN staff.
Answers phones and responds appropriately.
Preps for the day from Daily Schedule.
Provides support coverage for rooming patients, if needed.
Reviews critical labs.
Records appropriate information in assessments for injections.
Checks charts for most recent dictation associated with last visit.
Must be able to type and work on a computer.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as requested by supervisor, administrator, or physicians.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of HIPAA rules & regulations
Knowledge of chemotherapy related drugs and supplies utilized preferred.
Knowledge of diagnostic testing and radiation procedures preferred.
Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, HCPCS coding.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Ability to use office equipment and computer.

Education and Experience

1-2 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
National MA Certification required.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health/dental/vision and life insurance, 401K, and a caring work environment. We are an E.O.E.

Please visit our website at www.ironwoodcrc.com. "Outsmarting Cancer One Patient at a Time"