Medical Assistant at Highlands Oncology Group PA in Springdale, Arkansas

Job Description:

The Medical Assistant will assist in the delivery of patient care and EMR utilization. Medical Assistance work directly physicians, nurses, and advance practice providers in the outpatient care setting.
Obtain and document height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and oxygen saturation. Report abnormal readings/findings. Report patient complaints, questions, or concerns Report changes in patient status immediately Chart prep, which includes:

Fee ticketsLab results, scan reports, and other diagnosticsMedication listsVisit notes Required documentation/patient data entry

Enter patients allergies, medications, medical, social, surgical, and family histories, cancer screenings, as well as, referring and patients other physicians Review patients medication list and keep it up to date. Comply with MIPS requirements Prepare patients for examination and/or procedures Keep exam and procedure rooms stocked with necessary supplies, linens, and instruments Complete weekly inventory of exam room and procedure room supplies and submit order to Supply Manager Restock beverages and snacks, blanket warmer, and supplies used by Infusion & Shot Nurses Wipe down beds and remake with clean linen Monitor oxygen tanks and replace when empty
Other possible duties (after completion of required training):
Prepare and sterilize instruments as neededMay clean autoclave and change water weekly. Run control sterilization per protocol monthly. Clean and check full maintenance of autoclave quarterly. Clean door gasket bi-annually. Discontinue peripheral IVs Injections, such as flu shots De-access ports