Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Gynecologic Oncology Kennestone Outpatient Pavilion

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Overview

The Medical Assistant functions under the direction of the Physician Clinical Lead Clinical Nurse

Supervisor Nurse Supervisor and / or Office Manager. Recognizes patients needs and symptoms in

advance. Provides care for the patient under the physicians direction. Includes preparing patient for exams

assisting during treatments coordinating tests and follow-up care and recording treatment in the medical

record. Assists with explaining patient instructions to the patient / family. Demonstrates competency and

skills to serve patients of all ages including neonate infant child adolescent adult and geriatric

populations. Performs other duties as necessary related to front office registration laboratory testing and

radiology functions within a specialty setting.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

• Clinical and Non-Clinical Duties and Expectations

patient upon entrance to facility

all necessary registration operations

equipment and rooms and aid physician with treatment of patients

vitals and other duties to prep patients

among various clinical and non-clinical service areas such as lab x-ray and front office

safety needs of the patient

train other team members

radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist clinical team and physicians in treatment of the patients.

and position the patients for imaging procedures ensuring all proper techniques including radiation protection.

optimum views as ordered by the physician

images and review for proper identification and quality control.

train other team members

and maintain logs reports and documentation

start lab equipment daily and maintain daily logs and documentation requested

laboratory tests according to orders and instructions

blood samples from patients and perform Point of Care testing

and stock supplies weekly

daily quality control and cleaning procedures according to guidelines

train other team members

relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age gender disease etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity.

partners with the patient and significant others and / or family (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and explanation of physicians instructions ); keeping the patient at ease in the physicians office and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.

using current clinical practice standards.

the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (huddles interdisciplinary rounds); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful inclusive clinical environment.

b.B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.

all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment required mandatory education and population specific education.

be asked to serve as a preceptor for onboarding Medical Assistants / students and is an exemplary role model for all staff or students for all disciplines to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling professionalism and creating a healthy work environment.

Evidence based practice in regards to safe quality patient care. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care products.

all health care system / organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes. May serve as practice Safety Coach.

in data collection poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.

plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.

in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e. relevant patient populations).

efficient and effective use of human and material resources.

Required Minimum Education

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

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Key Skills

EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1