Fill-in CMA/MA/LPN-Oncology (DC-Hematology & Oncology)
Location: Madison Wisconsin
Description: Dean Clinic is presently looking of Fill-in CMA/MA/LPN-Oncology (DC-Hematology & Oncology) right now, this position will be placed in Wisconsin. More details about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Are you a Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or LPN looking for a job with flexibility, an outstanding work environment, and great coworkers? If so, this may be the perfect job for you!
Dean Clinic is part of one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the country. Established in 1904 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Dean provides medical and health services through a network of clinics located throughout Southern Wisconsin.
At Dean, we are committed to! improving the health of our community and being one of the be! st providers of healthcare in the country. Our goal is to provide unsurpassed quality and compassionate care to every patient, every time. If your first priority is to provide the very best customer service to those you serve, consider joining our exceptional clinical team!
The Fill-In Medical Assistants, Certified Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses assist with various patient duties including; assessing patient needs, answering questions, providing patient care; rooming patients, taking vitals and histories, giving injections, assisting with phone triage under the direct supervision of a RN or provider, assisting with procedures, administering medications, patient education and other duties as assigned. Successful candidates must be flexible to work on an as-needed basis to provide coverage for vacations, sick days, leave of absences and/or vacancies. May be required to travel to sites where needed.
Required:
State Licensure or eligibl! e for State Licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse OR Graduation from an approved school of Medical Assisting.
Demonstrates flexibility to meet department needs on short notice.
Adapts easily to the workflow of the different departments
Available to work a flexible schedule on short notice.
Ability to travel to other sites as needed.
Preferred:
Previous healthcare experience
Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and to move quickly between tasks.
Ability to hear and converse on the phone and in person.
Ability to see fine print and to use the computer.
Ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as when ! working with instruments, taking blood pressures and performing other p! atient care tasks, writing, computer or phone tasks.
Ability to safely lift up to 20 pounds and to push/pull up to 100 pounds when working with equipment, pushing wheelchairs or assisting with patient handling tasks.
Ability to bend/twist and crouch when performing various job tasks.
Ability to work with and to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when working with bloodborne pathogens or other chemicals.
Depending on location assigned, may need to be able to safely drive a person vehicle on a weekly or daily basis.
Ability to wear a respirator/mask.
For more information, please contact us at Deancareers@deancare.com or call us at 608-250-1000 . Required Skills
Dean Hematology Oncology LPN/MA/PCA Duties
Manages patient flow and performs patient rooming standards.
Assists medical providers and nurses in the examination and treatment of patients; assists with patient flow in department.
Demonstrates and understands sterile and! aseptic techniques. Uses appropriate techniques in setting up or assisting with procedure.
Completes Laboratory and Medical Imaging requisitions, assists in the scheduling of procedures.
Assists medical provider with processing of diagnostic results.
Transports patients to other departments and acts as courier for specimens, x-rays, and/or medical records.
Administers medications by all routes excluding intravenous infusion. Demonstrates and understands administration techniques, recognizes and reports effects and side effects of medication, and instructs patient appropriately.
Collects and records accurate telephone information and relays it to medical provider or nurse in a timely manner.
Cleans, prepares, and autoclaves equipment and instruments in preparation for sterilizations per infection control policies and procedures.
Provides patient education only under the direction of medical provider or nurse.
Performs delegated MD/Nursing act! s commensurate with education, training, competency and experience.
Working directly/indirectly with all clinic physicians in addition to supporting of assigned practice. Is supervised and reports directly to the physicians.
Scheduling of external appointments including but not limited to procedures/surgeries/diagnostic exams at St. Mary's Hospital (SMH), Turville Bay Radiation Oncology, and other area hospital labs/imaging/outpatient centers.
Scheduling and coordination of blood product transfusions, infusions, and other procedures at external facilities.
13. Perform/act as division liaison within the entire Oncology/Hematology division, including but not limited to physician group, nursing, laboratory, radiology/imaging, psychiatry, genetics, triage, clinic, chemotherapy, environmental services, registration/scheduling, social work, financial counseling, and Dean Foundation research and study.
Assists physicians and pa! tients during in-house procedures including but not limited to
Bone marrow biopsies, paracentesis, thoracentesis, drainage tube (Pleurx) placement, punch biopsies, and lumbar punctures.
Administering vaccinations, TB tests, and other injections per MD order.
Directing patient symptom management via telephone and MyChart (via Epic InBasket) to the appropriate discipline (Physician/Nursing)
Directing patient emotional and social needs to the appropriate discipline such as social work, financial counselor, psychiatric support, etc. through the pre-defined channels.
Assists in emergency situations.
Provide direct patient care and assistance to patients receiving chemotherapy and other treatments on the treatment side of John Q Hammons Dean Oncology and HematologyCenter. Performs with and under the direction of nursing. Report directly to charge nurse.
Duties include but are not limited to assistance with patient ambulation, assistance to and from res! troom, and offering of center provided food and beverage. Answering of ! call lights is expected; however anticipation of needs is recommended and effectively handled with hourly rounds above and beyond answering of call lights.
Assist nursing staff in hospitality measures, including offering of warm blankets, pillows, offering of reading materials and television.
Assist patients with symptom management secondary to negative effects of treatment, including nausea, vomiting, GI upset, dry skin, dry, mouth, etc.
Preparation and turn-over of treatment bays before and after each patient admission.
Required to be available via "Oncology Support Staff" wireless telephone for department needs.
Stocking of treatment bays, refrigerator and nutrition area per stocking schedule and model.Will be expected to retrieve delivered or stored stock from the clinic storage area in the basement upon request.
Participates in site process improvement teams.
Performs other duties as required. Required Experience
Experience running a med! ical practice is preferred.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Dean Clinic.
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This position starts available on: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 17:01:01 GMT
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