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Duties And Responsibilities:

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Greets, receives, and prepares patients for appointments/procedures; conducts interviews with patients, measures vital signs, and records information. Performs routine laboratory/radiology tests on patients as provided by established protocol. Provide cancer/urology patients with compassion and care Maintains nursing stations and examination areas in a manner consistent with OSHA standards and Universal Precautions procedures. Maintains inventory of medical supplies and materials. Receives and screens telephone calls. Schedules patient appointments. Coordinates patient flow. Maintains office/department and patient records. Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy. Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities. Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices. Applies safety principles as identified by established policy. Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations. Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality. Perform injections (Phlebotomy) Ensures work space is organized Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of formal training program of Certified medical assistant. Must possess current CPR certification. Knowledge of medical terminology. Must possess good follow up skills Exemplary personal skills Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies. Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy and discipline. Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Strong charting/documentation skills. Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds. Commitment to excellence and high standards. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Ability to manage priorities and workflow. Versatility, flexibility, ad willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Salary :

Dependent on experience Bilingual- Fluent in both english and spanish

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Urology Ability to

Relocate:

Lake Wales, FL 33853: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person