Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant (Float) provides direct patient care and clerical support under supervision in oncology clinics. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exam/treatment, gathering and documenting vital signs, reconciling medications and allergies, reviewing/completing patient paperwork for consultation with the breast surgeon, assisting with in-office medical procedures, ensuring efficient patient flow, facilitating communication between patients and providers, accurately documenting information in the Electronic Medical Record, preparing patient charts, and performing other clerical and medical duties (e.g., obtaining authorizations for outside tests, scheduling tests, creating lab requisitions). Also maintains inventory and cleanliness/safety of exam rooms.