PA- Certified Medical Assistant- Outpatient Cancer Care Partnership - State College
PA- Certified Medical Assistant- Outpatient Cancer Care Partnership - State College
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
The position is located at the outpatient cancer care partnership (Mount Nittany Health and Penn State Health) located within Mount Nittany Medical Center oncology outpatient experience preferred. Summary Responsible for providing assistance with various health care services for obtaining specimens for conducting routine lab studies of specimens and for assisting with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow and scheduling appointments and phone messages. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Perform routine procedures to include sterile dressings E.K.G.s spirometries bladder catheterizations removal of sutures and clamps and application of topical medications Assist physician/s with surgical procedures including removal and placement of gastrostomy tube spinal taps etc. Use sterile technique when appropriate. Obtain laboratory specimens. Place remove and record allergy patch testing results. Conduct lab studies of specimens; determine test results and report findings to the physician or nurse. Assist in coordinating patient flow. Ensure availability of appropriate equipment supplies test results medical records etc. Assist in scheduling patient appointments tests and procedures and in patient registration and discharge activities. Complete appropriate paperwork. Provide patients and families with prepared instructions relative to diagnostic testing and laboratory studies. Calibrate operate and maintain medical equipment. Document patients data actions and information. Take measurements of patients blood pressure vital signs height and weight; recognize and report defined abnormal findings. Perform first aid and CPR as required. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES Excellent oral communication skills required. Computer skills required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S): High school diploma or equivalent Credentialed MA (Certified/Registered) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Shift: Day Shift MForNo Weekends or Holidays (no guaranteed hours for holiday)
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialties: Medical Assistant
General Certifications : BLS/BCLS
Nursing Certifications : CMA
Please CLICK HERE to view details.
Employment Type
Full Time
