Medical Assistant - Infusion

Infusion Medical AssistantLocation: Oncology Consultants - Sugar LandHiring Range: $15.60 - $26.58Position SummaryThe role of the Infusion Medical Assistant is to facilitate the delivery of oncology patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse and/or physician. This is accomplished through direct and indirect patient care activities.Key Performance AreasDirect careLaboratory servicesProcess lab orders per practice policyTransfer CBC results to electronic medical record / clinical databaseInfusion Clinic admissionsPatient AdmissionMD clinic patient triageInfusion Clinic dischargeAppointment schedulingRequest return visits per treatment planCheck out of infusion clinicTransport patients via wheelchair as neededWithin the institutionTransport to lobby / car pick up / drop offHospital admissionsDocumentation of care deliveredAssist nursing staff in management of patient phone callsAnswer incoming phone calls to infusion clinicReturn calls as delegated by nurse or MDIndirect carePatient care supply managementScheduling tests and procedures ordered by M.D.Laboratory servicesTransport specimens to the clinic laboratory for processingAdditional duties and responsibilities:Patient CareClinic AdmissionsThe MA admits patients to the clinic area as appointed. Vital signs are obtained: weight, height, BP, temperature, pulse, and respirations. Deviations from the norm are reported to the nurse / M.D. Documentation of VS, Labs, medication list, new prescriptions.Clinic DischargePatients discharged from the infusion room by the nurse are provided with follow-up appointments as ordered under the direction of the nurse. Tests are scheduled for the patient's return appointment as ordered and prep instructions are provided. Patients are transferred to the check out desk with the visit fee ticket for exit from the office. Patients who require transportation from the office are provided with a wheelchair and accompanied from the office by the Nursing Assistant.Laboratory ServicesThe Nursing Assistant (NA) will obtain written orders for laboratory testing from the nurse and/or M.D. for each patient admitted to the office. Samples obtained by the medical or nursing staffs are provided in the appropriate containers which have been labeled by the nurse or Lab MA. Lab services are completed per practice policy, in compliance with CLIA guidelines.Reference LabsVerbal and written instructions for sample collection are provided to each patient when self-collection is required. Required specimens are then collected from the patient, according to the practice and CLIA guidelines. Samples are then transported to the Clinic Lab and processed and stored by the Lab MA until reference lab pick up is completed.Clinic Support ServicesHousekeepingThe MA will manage the biohazardous waste per practice standards. The NA will identify the scheduled pickup day for all staff, allowing preparation time for packing the boxes. Infusion room waste will be removed and sealed weekly and prn by the NA.Position QualificationsEducationHigh school DiplomaMinimum Relevant Experience1 year experience is a plus but not necessary.Certifications/LicensesCertification is a plusTravel: 0-25%#AONOC