About this role
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT); Ability to work well as part of the interdisciplinary team in the treatment and care of sick and/or terminally ill patients and their families.
Preferred: 2 years' experience working with patients and their families. Associate degree or higher in a healthcare related field.
Lic/Reg/Cert: CMA--American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)/ RMA--American Medical Technologists (AMT)
CCMA--National Health Career Association (NHA)/ NCMA--National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT
TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
Medium to high physical and mental demand capabilities required. Must be able to work independently as well as with co-workers and patients/family members.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide guidance to the cancer patient from screening to survivorship.
• Coordinates patient request for information regarding the disease process, expected side effects of treatment and community resources.
• Maximizes treatment adherence by coordinating with patients and a multidisciplinary team.
• Tracks and reviews orders, medical tests, and medical procedures and follows those results to provide timely decision-making information for the providers.
• Functions in an organized and time conscious manner.
• Maintains necessary professional standards for employment.
• Understands the side effects of procedures and treatments and coordinates the management of side effects under the directions of the physician.
• Supports the patient during difficult decision-making periods.
• Participates in the appropriate division of these job functions with other patient navigation staff with direction and guidance from providers and management.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Performs charge duties as assigned.