What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Full Time - Plaza - Thoracic Center position at Saint Lukes?
Job Description
Position responsible for assisting Multi-Disciplinary providers and the nursing team in the delivery of professional medical care for these Thoracic/Oncology patients. Specific duties include pre-visit planning, rooming patients, obtaining vitals, utilizing the EMR system, scheduling patients for clinic and testing, obtaining prior authorizations, monitoring recall list for surveillance visits and inbound referrals, scanning and downloading of documents, administering injections, telephone screening (with protocols), phlebotomy, assist with procedures (as needed), and duties as assigned based on respective clinic need. Incumbent in position must have excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times. May be responsible for covering non-clinical duties as needed.
To work closely with the Multi-disciplinary Thoracic team and the patients that are treated by these four individual modalities. To join the Nurse Navigator and Registered Nurse in fast moving care for Thoracic patients to ensure their needs are met with timely testing and treatment, and follow-up and surveillance of their diagnosis is adhered to.
Oncology experience is preferred by not required
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red CrossJob Details
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