Medical Assistant - Cancer Center General - PRN at IntelyCare

Oncology Medical Assistant

The oncology medical assistant is knowledgeable in several areas including specimen collection, can provide simple patient teaching in several areas including procedures, laboratory tests, and medication. Rooms patients, obtains vital signs and communicates pertinent information to the team. The medical assistant is responsible for maintaining the clinic rooms, ensuring cleanliness and safety.

Education Qualifications

Required: Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program. Required or successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program. Required or a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician may be substituted for the educational requirement.

Experience Qualifications

Preferred: Experience in an office or clinic setting.

Skills and Abilities

Required proficiency: Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. Participates actively in educational activities for department. Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills.

Licenses and Certifications

Required: Active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required as a substitute for education qualifications. First Responder - RQI Required within 90 days.

What You Will Do

Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness. Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes. Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner. Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department. Provides assistance with activities of daily living (ADL'S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse. Delivers care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect. Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports the effectiveness of professional relationships, and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice. Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings. Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs. Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice. Mentors Medical Assistants new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support. Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development. Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model. Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.

Required for All Jobs

Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health. Performs other duties as assigned.

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

On-Site; No Remote

Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility. No Budget Responsibility.

Physical Demands

Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours. Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours. Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour. Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours. Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour. Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours. Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour. Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour. Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours. Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours. Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours. Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours. Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours. Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours. Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour. Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs. Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour. Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs. Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs. Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs. Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs. Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours. Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours. Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours. Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours. Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours. Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours.

Working Conditions

Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour. Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour. Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours. Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour. Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour. Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour. Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour. Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 Hours. Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour. Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours. Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours. Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour. Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour. Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour. Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour. Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour. Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour. Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour. Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour.

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.