• MEDICAL ASSISTANTMedical…

    Mohawk Valley Health System (Utica, NY)


    MEDICAL ASSISTANTMedical Assistant-Hematology/Oncology - Full Time - Days

     

    Department: MG - SPEC - ONCOLOGY

    Job Summary

    Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or physician, the Medical Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care in an office setting. Records, facilitates and assists with patient examination and treatment. Assists and/or covers absences within the office as assigned. This may include but is not limited to patient reception, answering telephones, registration, scheduling of appointments and obtaining medical records. Also supports the provider as assigned.

     

    Core Job Responsibilities

     

    + Observes, collects, records, and reports selected data related to patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental and self-care ability.

    + Prepares patient for examination.

    + Assists provider with medical procedures.

    + Prepares treatment rooms for patient examination.

    + Maintains established inventory levels of medical supplies.

    + Responds appropriately to patient’s issues and notifies the office manager.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Education/Experience Requirements

    Required:

    + High school diploma or equivalent.

    + One year direct patient care experience

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    + Concentration needed to assimilate information from many different sources.

    + Basic computer knowledge.

     

    Licensure/Certification Requirements

    Required:

    + BLS Certification within 6 weeks of hire.

    Preferred:

    + Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

     

    Disclaimer

     

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

     

    Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

    Job Details

    Req Id 94494

     

    Department MG - SPEC - ONCOLOGY

    Shift Days

    Shift Hours Worked 8.50

    FTE 1

    Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR

     

    Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

    Union Non-Union

    Pay Range $17 - $23.99 Per Hour