Position Information

Work Type: Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80
Shift Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Location: Hollis Cancer Center, Lakeland, FL.

Position Summary

Summary:
Responsible for assisting providers with patient care, which also includes clerical or other environmental responsibilities within the offices as deemed necessary. The medical assistant utilizes technology set in place for scheduling patient appointments, preparing medical records and documenting appropriate information in the electronic medical record. They provide guidance and instruct patients as per the medical provider directives.

Position Details

Detailed responsibilities:

• People At The Heart Of All We Do
• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
• Safety And Performance Improvement
• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
• Stewardship
• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
• Standard Work Duties: LRHPG Certified Medical Assistant
• Perform all duties in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate.
• Deliver quality/evidence-based patient care.
• Engage patients, patients' families and their caregivers in understanding, setting and monitoring patient self-management care plans in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to the patient and caregiver.
• Develop and maintain relationships among patients and their families and care team that supports their access to the medical home.
• Provide timely communication with patients, make inquiries, execute follow-up actions and help to integrate information into the plan of care.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance to the provider's directives and the MA's scope of practice.
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of exam rooms and stocks necessary supplies or materials needed throughout the workday.
• Use case management processes to assure quality care is delivered to the Practice's patients, the patients' families and caregivers in the most efficient and effective manner across the healthcare continuum.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:
Essential:

• High School or Equivalent

Nonessential:

• Associate Degree

Education equivalent experience:
Essential:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited medical assisting program

Nonessential:

• Medical related field

Other information:
Certifications Essential: Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA,RMAN,CCMA,NCMA)

Preferred Experience: Possess 3 years of prior experience as a Medical Assistant

Certifications Essential: CPR certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Pay: $17.12 - $19.69 per hour

Expected hours: 80 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person