CFV Gynecologic Oncology
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department: Cape Fear Valley Gynecologic Oncology
Job Family: Nursing Support
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
Summary: Supports administrative and clinical requirements of physicians and other licensed medical staff. Assists in obtaining patient vital signs, updates patients' charts, compiles related statistical data and policy/procedure/practice, regulatory requirements, and JCAHO standards. Responsible for administering care to clinic patients under the supervision of the physician and other licensed medical staff.
Major Job Functions
- Maintains patients' rights, confidentiality, dignity, and well-being
- Maintains an accurate, relevant record of patient care and patient contact per visit and per telephone
- Collects and processes all point of care, lab, and pathology samples per CFVH policy
- Performs quality and safety checks on all waived testing equipment and supplies per CFVHS policies
- Performs patient education under the direction of the Provider
- Administers and records treatments, dressing changes, medications, and therapies under the direction and order of the LIP.
- Chaperones, sets up for, and assists providers in procedures and examinations as needed
- Properly handles and prepares reusable instruments for return to Central Sterile Processing for sterilization
- Disposes of biohazard and pharmaceutical waste per OSHA guidelines and per CFVH Policy
- Maintains a clean patient care environment by following Infection Prevention Standards for between patient cleaning and terminal cleaning
- Ensures appropriate supply stock and instrument supplies in designated areas
- Other duties as assigned
- Performs front desk reception to include greeting patients and scheduling appointments
- Assists clerk/receptionist with ICD and CPT coding, input to computer for billing, insurance, and QA purposes
- Coordinates and communicates with outside healthcare partners such as home health, hospice, DME companies, community paramedics, and ACO, to carry out the provider directed patient plan of care
- Monitors Epic In Basket and responds to all messages in an appropriate time frame
- Performs components of well visits or physicals as directed by the Provider
- Performs scheduled nursing visits as directed by the Provider
- Completes all required documentation for each patient visit prior to provider beginning visit
- Performs High Level Disinfection according to CFVH policy and manufacturer's instructions
- Floats to other clinics as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
Education, Training and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required from the American Heart Association
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program with successful completion of a nationally recognized certification exam required. Acceptable organizations are:
- CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants
- RMA - American Medical Technologists
- CMA(MEDCA) - Medical Career Assessments
- RMA(ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants
- CMA - National Association for Health Professionals
- CCMA - National Healthcare Association
- NRCMA - National Association for Health Professionals
Work Experience:
- 1 year clinical experience in an outpatient clinical setting preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Recognizes life-threatening situations, responds, and activates emergency services
- Effectively communicates with all customers, staff, and providers in-person and via phone, including greeting, identifying self by name and role, and returning calls in a timely manner
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to see, hear, read, and have manual ability to use office and clinical equipment
- Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting
- May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
Required Licenses and Certifications
BLS - American Heart Association
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity