Medical Assistant Oncology Outpatient - Per Diem - Days

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• If not a graduate from an accredited program for medical assitants then two (2) years experience in a medical office setting.

Experience / Qualifications

• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Medical Assistance Certification preferred.
• Must have experience in medical assisting.
• Knowledge of healthcare software preferred.
• Experience as a medical assistant, patient care skills, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. 
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.  
• Must possess computer skills and customer service skills. 
• Detail oriented and self motivated.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant is a multi skilled specialist who assists the physician in all aspects of the medical practice under the direct responsibility of the physician. Responsibilities include assisting with the patient care management, executes administrative and clinical procedures and performs supervisory functions pertaining to position.  Competency requires that the medical assistant adheres to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize and respond to emergencies and demonstrates professional characteristics.

• Obtains and documents vital signs and lab work.
• Prepare patients for examination
• Enter lab and imaging orders under the supervision of a clinical provider.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Labels and completes lab requisitions, including ICD and CPT coding. Sends specimens to lab per patient’s insurance plan.
• Update patient medical records.
• Answer phones.
• Schedule appointments
• Removing sutures and dressings (as it applies per specialty)
• Chaperone clinician during patient visits as needed.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation of patient visits.
• Performs reconcilliation of labs and orders and independently follows-up on overdue pending results.
• Performs all duties within HIPAA regulations.
• Process prescriptions and orders as directed by provider.
• Stocks rooms and reorders supplies. Ensures supplies are received as ordered. Follows up on incomplete or inaccurate orders.
• Sterilizes instruments in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Performs patient education as directed and within your scope of practice. Communicates under clinical supervision, medical results to patients. Ensures all outside records are incorporated into chart or HER Epic
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization.  Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team. 

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments.  Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow. 

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations.  Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments.  Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation