Medical Assistant Infusion

**JOB TITLE:** Infusion Medical Assistant **LOCATION:** FLOATER - must be open to all locations: Chevy Chase, Frederick, White Oak/Silver Spring, Fairfax, Washington DC, and Rockville **HOURS:** 4 DAY WORK WEEK - Monday - Thursday (Full-Time) **PAY:** $23+/hr **FREE PARKING AT ALL 7 OFFICE LOCATIONS!** **BENEFITS:** Health/Dental/Vision Insurance FSA HSA Life Insurance 401K Contributions Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Every Friday off Tuition Assistance Free Parking Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave STD/LTD/ADD Insurance (short-term disability, long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance) **GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:** Assists in the delivery of health care and patient management. **SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** Reports directly to Infusion Director **SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** None **TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** Requires full range of motion including handling and lifting patients, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Involves standing and walking. Requires exposure to bodily fluids. Occasionally lifts items weighing up to 50 pounds. **TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:** Exposure to bio-hazardous materials. Medication preparation and administration. Fast-paced, busy medical office. Using computer-based software. **EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:** (This list may not include all duties assigned.) 1. Performs selected medical assistant and administrative duties, as delegated by the nursing staff. 2. Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Assesses and records vital signs, including weight. 3. Assists in the upkeep of the Infusion Suite with restocking, cleaning equipment, and general cleanliness. 4. Orders and maintains clinical supplies and equipment. 5. Assists infusion staff with ordering infusion supplies. 6. Schedules patients for infusion therapy and office visits. 7. Administering SQ/IM injections, as directed by the physician, in compliance with company policies. 8. Communicates with providers and other staff members, as appropriate. 9. Prepares lab specimens and requisition forms for appropriate labs according to practice insurance participation. 10. Performs phlebotomy on patients and prepares laboratory samples for delivery to appropriate laboratories, both in house lab and reference labs. 11. Check lab values for scheduled patients to assist Infusion Nurses 12. Remains current with the policies mandated by Federal and local governments, Medicare/Medicaid programs and other private healthcare programs regarding handling of laboratory work, medications and ancillary services. 13. Attends Departmental Meetings. 14. Performs related work as required. 15. ***Other Duties as Assigned***: The assignment of duties to employees is not limited to the content of this job description. Other tasks and assignments may be related to the work usually assigned to the employee, but in some circumstances may be completely unrelated. **ARISE MEDICAL ASSISTANT** **PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:** Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Knowledge of medical practice, to assist in giving patient care. 2. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and injection/infusion procedures. 3. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. 1. Knowledge of common safety hazards, OSHA regulations and precautions to establish a safe working environment. 2. Basic knowledge of different health insurance requirements regarding medications, ancillary services, infusions, and injectables. 1. Skills relating to medical record taking, medical test results and vital signs. 2. Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. 3. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. 4. Ability to adapt to changes in the department. 5. Ability to think critically in the clinical setting. 6. Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. 7. Ability to follow instructions and report to senior staff…