We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to report to the administrative manager and charge nurse. The employee will perform clinical activities necessary for the smooth flow of patients. The MA will perform a variety of duties to assist in the care and safety of the patients through the Medical Oncology suite at Green Spring Station.

Specific Duties Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for physicians, chemotherapy, nurse visits by taking vital signs, height, weight, and obtain medication list, assess the need for and perform orthostatic vital signs, enter data into Epic.
• Assist patients to exam room and prepare them for exam/diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain blood samples. Process samples in Epic. Label all specimens and forward to appropriate laboratory. (Skills must be signed off by nurse manager.)
• Converts peripheral IVs to heplocks and visa-versa.
• Access ports for treatment and/or blood samples. (Skills will be signed off by nurse manager)
• Initiates IV fluids for chemotherapy.
• Assist with adverse drug reactions.
• Keep exam rooms neat and organized. Change table paper and prepare needed supplies between patients. Responsible for changing linens in treatment room as needed.
• Maintains aseptic technique.
• Assist in preparation, maintenance and pre-visit auditing of medical records.
• Responsible for maintenance of inventory of clinical and paper supplies and linen in exam/consult rooms and in treatment area. Determine when items are needed, following established par level system. Receive items ordered. Open boxes and restock supply rooms, exam/consult rooms and treatment area.
• Assist physician with procedures, as required. Chaperone exams if needed.
• Observe and reports conditions of IV sites, including central catheters.
• Perform dressing changes on all catheters.
• Order x-rays, outside films, lab results and reports as needed.
• Perform skilled tasks such as venipuncture and starting IVs. (Skills must be signed off by Charge/senior clinical nurse.)
• Assist patients with transfer to/from wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.
• Requests for prescription refills through Epic system, taking/relaying telephone messages, direct patient flow and run errands.
• Ensure proper disposal of potentially infectious waste.
• Troubleshoot infusion pumps.
• Check and record for malfunctioning medical equipment, daily.
• Participate in skill development.
• Scan documents in Epic.
• Perform copying and faxing.
• Cross train in registration and scheduling activities. Substitute if needed.
• Directs and assist very ill patients to the treatment area.
• Function as part of the collaborative practice group.
• Gather teaching materials and constructs educational packets.
• Administer medication, subcutaneous and intramuscular, with direct supervisor from a clinical nurse. (Must be signed of my medical director.)
• Scan all outside ancillary reports into Epic. Audit the documents to ensure proper internal delivery to Epic.

• High School diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant (e.g. CMA, AAMA, RMA, AMT, NAHP). If not currently certified/registered, must become certified/ registered within 180 days (6 months) of date of hire. Exam fees will be paid by the department. If a retest is required, associated fees are paid by the employee.
• Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
• Must maintain MA and CPR certification/registration during duration of employment in this position.

• Experience using EPIC.

Classified Title: Medical Assistant 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB  
Starting Salary Range: $15.25 - $23.00 HRLY ($20.00/hour targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 830-500 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: JH at Greenspring Station 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Onc Greenspring 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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