Medical Assistant - TGH Outpatient Medical Oncology
Tampa General Hospital
- Location
- Onsite (Tampa, Florida)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Tampa General Hospital, a leading nonprofit academic health system in Florida, is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Outpatient Medical Oncology department. The role involves providing clinical and clerical support to ensure efficient patient care and operations within a top-ranked medical facility.
Skills
Full job details
Under general supervision of the department manager, medical staff, nursing staff, and Sr Medical Assistant/Lead Medical Assistant, the Certified Medical Assistant follows policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical and clerical support such as patient rooming in addition to assistance with medical procedures, cleaning of equipment, chart preparation, obtaining referral notes, images and lab results prior to patient visits.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and basic clinical procedures.
Skill in drawing blood for laboratory testing and ensuring proper specimen handling
Competency in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information
Proficient in performing clinical tasks, including patient rooming, and ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment.
Competent in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information.
Demonstrates the ability to prepare for and assist with medical procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to perform various clerical duties essential to the operations of the practice, including but not limited to, answering phones professionally, greeting patients, filing, faxing and scanning of documents.
Demonstrates all of the Medical Assistant KSA's
High School Diploma or GED - Required
Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant Or MA-ARMA
Basic Life Support
Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting