Clinical Assistant II- Radiation Oncology - UnityPoint Health

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care 

·                Assist in the maintenance of a therapeutic environment that promotes effective patient care and promotes safety for staff, patients, and visitors.  

·                Possesses knowledge about safety policies of the department and organization. 

·                Works independently within the established guidelines of the practice. 

·                Assist the nurses with scheduling patient for tests and procedures.  

·                Comfortable documenting and verbally presenting information to the provider about the patient.  

·                Assist the provider and nurse as needed with department procedures and exams. 

Clinical Excellence and Patient Education 

·                Possess knowledge and skill to preform various clinical tasks.  

·                Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to all ages.  

·                Assist nursing staff by preparing patient for exams by taking vital signs (height, weight, pulse, and blood pressure).   

·                Promotes flexibility to promote a smooth flow of patients in a timely and efficient manner.  

·                Records in appropriate fields of the electronic medical record.  

·                Completes job responsibilities in a timely manner.  

·                Assists the clerical staff by scanning in records, obtaining pre-authorizations, answering the phone, and scheduling appointments.  

Other Functions 

·                Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.  

·                Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to others’ views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.  

·                Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.  

·                Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule.   

·                Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.  

Basic UPH Performance Criteria            

·                Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. 

·                Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance. 

·                Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position. 

·                Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. 

·                Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year. 

·                Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.  Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.  Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance. 

Minimum Requirements 

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. 

Preferred or Specialized 

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. 

Education: 

Certified as a CMA medical assistant. 

Experience: 

One year experience with clinical and clerical in a medical setting. 

One year of oncology-related experience preferred. 

License(s)/Certification(s): 

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. 

Certificate Program in medical assisting. 

CPR. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

Writes, reads,comprehends and speaks fluent English.  

Basic computer knowledge. 

Comprehends basic medical terminology. 

Other: 

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.