Certified Medical Assistant & Dispensing Fianancial Coordinator

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.