Medical Assistant- Hope Cancer Center- Tyler - UnitedStates, United States - University of Texas at Tyler

Description

Medical Assistant- Hope Cancer Center- Tyler – Hope Cancer Clinic – Tyler
Job Type(Full or Part-time):Full Time Benefits Eligibility :Full Benefits
Detailed Shift Information. :Days, M-F

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for assisting and collaborating with providers and nursing personnel in carrying out task-specific care for assigned patients. Performs delegated clinical and administrative tasks within the scope of practice of the supervising physician, PA, FNP, LVN or RN, consistent with the individual's education, training and experience.

Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks:

· Carries out specific tasks as delegated, in a manner that ensures patient safety, privacy, and according to standards of patient care, standards of staff performance and physician orders.

· Demonstrates competence in the use of equipment/supplies and technical skills required.

· Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, and other members of the health care team.

· Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.

· Required to maintain competency in the patient safety functions related to their position.

· Completion of Annual Mandatory Training, TB testing, and required licensure and certifications before expiration date.

· Provide clerical skills requiring familiarity with the functions, practice policies of the department/assigned area.

· Requires excellent customer service skills and ability to work as a team.

· Accuracy is essential.

· Assist the department and/or assigned area with secretarial and/or clerical functions.

· Prepares forms requiring routine data entry for provider/nurse.

· Collects information pertinent to the operation of the unit and/or reports.

· Other duties as assigned.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

· Bilingual a plus.

· EMR experience

· Ability to operate standard office equipment and medical equipment.

Qualifications

Required Education / Experience:

· High School Graduate or equivalent plus completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program. Or, High School Graduate or equivalent years of related experience.

· Medical office experience required.

· 2 years clerical/secretarial or customer service experience preferred.

Certification and Licensure:

· Completion of accredited CCMA Program or Registered Medical Assistant (through the AMT) preferred.

· BLS certification within 30 days of hire date.

Working Environment:

Standard Hospital and clinic environment

Organization
: 001-University of Texas Health Science Center-Tyler
Job Posting
: Nov 3, 2023, 1:03:49 PM

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