Medical Assistant 

I. Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Operations, the Medical Assistant is an essential member of the care team to help coordinate daily patient care in the oncology clinic. Works to continually improve patient satisfaction and holistic care. 
II. Essential Job Responsibilities
Effectively documents and navigates in the Cerner EMR system.
Works in conjunction with the physicians, APPs, and registered nurses to provide comprehensive and safe patient care while implementing the orders which were given.
Reviews the previous visit note / treatment note and flowsheets prior to the patient’s scheduled office visit and ensures all ordered tests results are available and in the EMR for physician / APP review.
Prepares patients for evaluation and management of care by obtaining and documenting vital signs and any new patient issues / concerns in the EMR.
Reviews patient medications for accuracy at every visit; documents any changes in medications in the EMR in a timely manner.
Reviews lab orders entered by physician / APPs and coordinates in-house labs or performs phlebotomy as needed.
Obtains pre-certifications, sends any required documentation and schedules / coordinates patient hospitalization, and applicable procedures / diagnostics; coordinates patient procedures done in other facilities with insurance network.
Triages and takes appropriate actions to manage patient needs when requested over the telephone; frequently checks missed phone calls / voicemails and returns messages in a timely manner.
Restocks exam rooms with medical supplies and paper products.
Completes all clerical required duties in timely manner such patient care forms, medical histories, reconciliation of medications, managing the MA fax line, scanning documents in the EMR or etc.
Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.

Performs other related duties as assigned.
Maintains collaborative working relationship with all other employees.
Upholds strictest confidentiality.
IV. Minimal Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma (required)
Associate degree in Healthcare (preferred)

Experience
1 – 2 years of general medical office experience (required)
1 – 2 years of Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician or Emergency Medical Technician (preferred)
Certification / License
Medical Assistant Certificate, Certified Nursing Assistant and / or EMT license / certificate (preferred)
V. Independent Action
Under general direction, functions independently in coordination of assigned duties. Refers to Executive Director of Operations as appropriate on clarification of practice policy and procedure.
VI. Supervisory Responsibility
None.
VII. Human Relations / Customer Communications
Communicate verbally and written with employees, physicians, patients, patient family members and the public as a representative of the practice.
VIII. Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided by practice and must be worn when there is a reasonable risk of occupational exposure to hazardous drugs, blood or body fluids.

IX. Occupational Exposure Statement
High risk for contact with blood and body fluids for this position. Use of PPE and Universal Precautions required.

X. Americans with Disability Act Statement
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
XI. Statement
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The incumbent may be asked by his/her supervisor to perform other duties. The incumbent will be evaluated in part based on the performance of the tasks contained herein.
Summit Cancer Care, PC has the right to revise this position description at any time. The position description is not a contract for employment. As a Georgia professional corporation, Summit Cancer Care, PC is an “At Will” employer. The employee or Summit Cancer Care, PC may terminate employment at any time and for any reason.