Medical Assistant

Lowcountry Oncology Associates mission is delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community and by oncologist who in live in our community.

Why Join Us? Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.

Job Description :

The Medical Assistant is responsible for gathering and documenting patient screening data, obtaining vitals, preparing charts, drawing labs, maintaining their area, assisting providers, and other various activities needed to ensure patient care is prioritized. This role provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process.

Responsibilities

• Obtains missing medical records, lab, pathology, and x-ray reports from previous visit before next physician visit.
• Escorts patients to physician exam area.
• Ensures pre-exam labs and x-rays are obtained according to lab and x-ray protocols.
• Obtains vital signs and weight. Records height on initial visit and subsequently as needed.
• Assists with maintaining vaccination and medication records.
• Assists with renewing prescriptions.
• Verifies necessary information and records in the medical record.
• Prepares patient for exam, depending on patient and clinical condition.
• Tracks patient through entry to next point of service.
• Coordinates and schedules patient appointments, relaying necessary messages to staff.
• Schedules tests, shots, and appointments as requested.
• Maintains and updates current information on physician's schedules ensuring that patients are scheduled properly, and appointments are confirmed.
• Answers questions regarding patient appointments and testing.
• Charts records as needed for communication.
• Completes billing events before end of shift accurately and timely.
• Administers shots to patients in the exam room, under the direction of a nurse or physician. The MA must ensure that a nurse or physician has assessed the patient and given direct instruction prior to the administration of shots.
• Performs data entry of labs after physician reviews.
• Reviews registration sheet with new patients to ensure completion of history. Enter medications in EMR / chart. Reviews allergies and enters allergies in EMR / chart. Completes shot record. Offers vaccinations when needed under the direction of a nurse or physician.
• Assists the lab and obtain blood from patients using Venipuncture or Fingerstick technique.
• Tests specimens for hematology, urinalysis, and processes all laboratory specimens.
• Complies with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the clinical laboratory.
• Complete daily checklists / OSHA checklists
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned to help drive our mission of delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community, and by oncologists who live in our community.

Qualifications / Competencies