Reverehealth Provo , UT 84601
Posted 2 months ago
This position will combine Medical Assistant duties with those of a Financial Coordinator for our Oral Oncology Dispensing Pharmacy.
Essential Job Functions:
Medical Assistant
Provides courteous and friendly service to all patients and contributes to a positive team-based work environment.
Facilitates good patient care under the supervision of a physician.
Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
Prepares exam room with necessary equipment and supplies.
Assists with the scheduling of tests and treatments, pre-authorizations as indicated.
Maintains patient records and other information General Skills.
Oral Dispensing Financial Coordinator
Assure the timely authorization and coverage for all oral chemotherapy and other prescribed oral medications in the Medical Oncology Department.
Facilitate the acquisition of financial patient assistance when necessary.
Maintain surveillance of the timely dispensing and surveys required for patients to adhere to their prescribed medication regimen.
Assist in communication with the patient, oncologist, insurance companies, pharmacist, nurses, lab and other healthcare-related parties.
Required skills
Strong interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a stressful environment reacting calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to work as a team player - recognizing that each person's contributions are integral to the delivery of excellent patient care.
Clinical Skills: - accurate vital signs (Blood pressure, Radial pulse, Temperature, Height, Weight) - Infection Control: PPE, Handwashing, Sharps containers, Biohazard disposal.
Equipment Use and Maintenance (Ophthalmoscope/Otoscope, O2 saturation monitor, Thermometer).
Electronic medical record access patient's chart, physician schedule, tasking Rx refills/authorizations, lab results, record vital signs, medications, imaging results.
Qualifications:
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification with minimum of 3 years' experience.
Current CPR certification or obtain within 4 months of hire.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to bend, reach, lift, pull, push, and/or carry up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally is required. Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time is required.
Oncology experience preferred but not required.
Must meet all state laws and regulations governing the practice of in-office dispensing.
Team player with positive attitude.
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