Medical Assistant Boswell Medical Oncology Clinic
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City
Posted on: June 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Sun City, ArizonaDepartment Name: BBWMC
Medical Oncology-HospWork Shift: DayJob Category:Clinical CareThis
position is offering $1,000 sign on bonus.Great careers start with
great training. The people of Banner Health are focused on
delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are
committed to excellence in personal development for all our team
members. Apply today. Bring your passion for oncology patient care
to our mission of making cancer history. As an Oncology Medical
Assistant you will be part of a growing program on the forefront of
Cancer Treatment and Research. Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in
Sun City West, Arizona, is proud to be a comprehensive
multi-disciplinary cancer center who insures comfort, consistency
and continuity by taking an innovative approach to oncology care.
In this role you can use your oncology expertise to tie together
inpatient and outpatient aspects of care. Through our collaboration
and affiliation with world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in
Houston, Texas we take our research from the laboratory to the
clinic, offering cutting edge therapies not available elsewhere,
including Phase 1-3 Clinical Trials. We empower patients to become
cancer survivors.------ -- -- -- -- ----As a Medical Assistant in
Hematology Medical Oncology in Sun City West, you will have the
opportunity to participate alongside our providers to help
presenting patients to the provider, chart prep, follow up on Image
orders, clearances, and referrals. There is a highly trained team
who will help in the care of each patient such as, physician
assistants, nurse practitioner, nurses and schedulers who all carry
the common goal to provide the best patient experience. Currently
one MA supports three providers. This MA will support a full time
APP, clinic day 4 days a week.This is a full-time --position with
40 hour/week opportunity working Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:30p.10401 W
Thunderbird BlvdSince 1970, Banner Boswell Medical Center has
provided exceptional care to the people in the northwest area of
metropolitan Phoenix. Today, our 501-bed acute-care hospital is
recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best
Hospitals and offers a full range of acute care services, including
cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, surgery,
rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary,
urology, wound management and sleep disorders. We've earned the
Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke
Centers. We're also in the nation's top five percent for preventing
mortality and complications.POSITION SUMMARYThis position is
responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing
medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct
patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge,
judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience.CORE
FUNCTIONS1. Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and
recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements
and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as
appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative
of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.2. Assists
providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could
include taking patients' blood pressure, documenting respiration
and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing
phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG's. Acts as chaperon as needed.
Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and
personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for
prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.3.
Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications,
referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients
for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and
tests. Responsible for communicating test results to patient. Acts
as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient
care. May administer medications in accordance with established
policies and procedures or as directed.4. Provides clerical support
with patient/client notifications and documentation to include but
not limited to complete medical records including labs,
authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care
pertaining to each patient visit. Provides complete and accurate
information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter
in a timely fashion.5. Maintains a clean, functional environment
including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and
storage areas. Disinfects equipment and instruments using
appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures. Follows
manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of
hazardous substances. Performs basic maintenance of equipment and
coordinates needed maintenance for prompt repairs.6. Orders
supplies as directed, stocks patient care areas. Medication
ordering and tasks related to all medications (e.g. expired
medications/equipment and recalls).7. Develops and maintains
effective communication mechanism with all external and internal
customers. Exemplifies service orientation and the team concept in
all contacts.8. This position will complete all necessary
on-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training,
as needed or directed.9. This position works under the direct
supervision of the providers. This position interacts with all
levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients,
families and external contacts, such as employees of other health
care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the
health care of the patient. Also interacts with physician's offices
in order to report, ask for or clarify information. Prioritizes
data from multiple sources to provide support for the response of
the patient and family to changes in health status.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma/GED or equivalent working
knowledge. Completion of an approved medical assistant training
program as defined by state regulations.Active Medical Assistant
Certification is required. Certification or additional training
must meet the requirements for Meaningful use. BLS certification
required. Active Medical Assistant certification such as:
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with proof of current membership
from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical
Assistant (CMA) with proof of current membership from American
Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical
Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proof of current membership from
National Health Career Association (NHA) (Test administered after
7/1/2017 only) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with
proof of current membership from National Certified Competency
Testing (NCCT).Requires strong computer skills, including the
ability to work with medical software. Requires exceptional
interpersonal and communication skills. Requires the ability to
manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized
fashion.Employees working at BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral
Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain
the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working at
Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety
Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and
maintain the card for the duration of their employment. This is a
requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this
specific facility.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with office
medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance,
managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software
preferred.Additional related education and/or experience
preferred.
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