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JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Cancer Treatment Center
REPORTS TO: Cancer Center Director
JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective to the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent experience preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Previous customer service and/or medical office experience preferred.
SKILLS: Communicate effectively with personnel and interact effectively with a wide variety of patients. Knowledge regarding aseptic technique, up-to-date on currently used drugs, their actions, and side effects. Understanding of medical/legal considerations. Able to take pertinent, concise history. Ability to verbally present information and ideas. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience in understanding and usage of computers as well as ability to learn applications. Able to perform effectively in highly stressful situations. Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. Able to serve as an example to other employees.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: BLS
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