Medical Assistant

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Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician and verifies presence of consent prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stock exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Assists with delegated patient education activities including but not limited to distributing education literature, etc.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, including but not limited to, hormones and biological growth factors.
• Maintains all exams/treatment room disinfection protocols. Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admission and schedules appointments to follow-up on test, results, as applicable. Arranges for pre-authorization and pre-certifications as needed. Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
• Obtains new patient records and previous test results x-rays, scans, etc.
• Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
• This is an entry-level position requiring 0-3 years' experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Current CPR certification required.

Preferred

• Certified Medical Assistant

About Cancer Specialists of North Florida

Cancer Specialists of North Florida is a trusted cancer care provider operating for over 30 years in North Florida. They offer convenient, comprehensive care at 13 neighborhood locations, providing advanced treatments, imaging services, pharmacy, clinical trials, and support services like financial counseling and dietary guidance, all with a patient-centered approach.