Medical Assistant - UMC Cancer Center

Your job is more than a job.Medical Assistant or Certified Medical AssistantFull-timeCancer ClinicNew Orleans, LA (University Medical Center)As a Medical Assistant, you’re on the front line of care. You’ve developed that sixth sense of anticipating and answering the needs of your patients. You provide clinical and non-clinical assistance to physicians, providers and licensed staff in the management of patient flow and the environment of care such as answering phone messages, scheduling authorization of procedures, surgeries, deliveries and stepping in as needed to cover other duties that fall within the scope of non-licensed staff.Your personal prescription for patient care includes a healthy dose of kindness, respect, and empathy with everything you do. You emit positive energy in everything you do. No one else can do what you do, the way you do it, and you can consider that your personal power. We love the way you think.Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this medical assistant role."Your Everyday"GENERAL DUTIESClinicalMeasures and records appropriate vital signsIdentifies abnormal vital sign values and reports findings to the appropriate nursing staff or medical providerAssists with patient arrival to the clinic, including intake and preparationSchedules new and follow-up patient appointmentsFacilitates a smooth and efficient patient exit from the clinicRecognizes emergencies and responds appropriately in accordance with organizational policies and proceduresProvides for patient comfort, taking into consideration age-specific and special needsDemonstrates working knowledge of clinic equipment, including:Preparing equipment for useTesting equipment for safety prior to patient useCleaning and disinfecting equipment between patients and at the end of clinic sessions according to hospital policyMaintains clinic linens, supplies, and equipmentStocks examination rooms and exam tables appropriatelyProperly collects, prepares, secures, and transports laboratory specimens for testing when necessaryDocumentationDocuments accurately and appropriately in the patient medical record in accordance with established departmental guidelinesNavigates the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to:Obtain laboratory and radiology resultsAccess outside medical recordsUpdate patient demographic informationSchedule and coordinate follow-up appointmentsPrepares safety reports when warranted or as directed by the Clinic Manager or designeeMaintains patient privacy and confidentiality by ensuring computer screens and electronic information are secure when medical, nursing, or clinical staff are not presentProfessionalism And SupportDemonstrates honesty, promptness, dependability, courtesy, and respect in interactions with patients, caregivers, customers, co-workers, and staffCommunicates with and keeps clinic managers informed of clinic activities, operational requirements, and identified issuesManages patient and/or co-worker complaints in a calm, positive, and non-judgmental mannerReports patient or co-worker complaints and concerns to the clinic manager on a daily basisMaintains strict patient confidentiality by discussing sensitive information only with appropriate individuals and in appropriate settingsSafety And Infection ControlImplements standard and transmission-based precautions in accordance with hospital policyEnsures patient safety during clinic visits per hospital policies and proceduresIdentifies and reports safety hazards or policy violations within the patient care or clinic environment to the Clinic Manager or designeeActively participates in Quality Improvement activities, including Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) projects and Environment of Care (EOC) roundsClerical SupportParticipates in clinic preparation by gathering and organizing appropriate clinical documentation for provider reviewObtains medical records from outside facilities as requested by the medical providerScans outside correspondence and records into the appropriate sections of the electronic medical recordAnswers incoming telephone calls and promptly routes them to the appropriate individual or department The Must-HavesMinimumHigh School diploma, GED or equivalent or 2 years of appropriate work experience.Current American Heart Association BLS certification.For Certified Medical Assistant LCMC Health AcceptsAmerican Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - Certified Medical AssistantNational Healthcareer Association (NHA) - Certified Clinical Medical AssistantCertified Medical Assistant - NPCENationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) National Center of Competency Testing (NCCT) Certification for Medical AssistantsWork ShiftDays (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinaryAbout University Medical CenterUniversity Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.Your extrasDeliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we doYou are welcome here.LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.Simple things make the difference. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.