CharterCARE Health Partners

Summary: Responsible for assisting Physicians, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners as a Certified Medical Assistant with patient care, administrative duties and organizing tasks.

Education: Must be certified as a Medical Assistant** Must be credentialed medical assistant or Licensed health professional

Licensure: Certified Medical Assistant through AMA, NCCT, NHA or AMT or RI Licensed, CNA, LPN, Medical Technician

Experience: One to two years of experience in a clinical setting including direct contact with patients. Must be able to accurately utilize word-processing software, as well as possess a working knowledge of medical terminology. Computer skill proficiency in EHR, Microsoft word, Outlook and TEAMS. Hematology Oncology and/or Surgical experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room.
• Verifies patient information by intaking patient; reviewing and recording medical history; taking and recording vital signs.
• Document medical information using approved medical terminology in the EHR system.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness.
• Maintains patient’s confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Ability to identify abnormal patient values and report to provider.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers preparing Bone Marrow Specimens, laboratory specimens, disposing of contaminated supplies.
• Obtain prior authorizations for genetic testing, medications.
• Must be able to work closely with Prior Authorization team to ensure prior authorization are obtained for outpatient imaging and drug infusions.
• Triage phone calls appropriately.
• Ability to perform Peripheral phlebotomy as needed.
• Preparing patient records before each visit, such as obtaining last laboratory results, imaging results and referral notes.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Manger to meet department needs.

Location: CharterCARE Health Partners · 7080-Cancer Center

Schedule: Full Time regular (64-80 hrs), 1, 8A-5P