Overview
Clinical Assistant – Oncology Jobs in Hartford, CT at Hartford Healthcare
Description
Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Monday-Friday
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Job Summary
The Clinical Assistant will work in our busy medical oncology practice; responsible for assisting the medical provider by performing all aspects of medical assisting to include phlebotomy and laboratory testing in a busy medical oncology office/infusion center setting
Duties Include:
• Responsible for escorting patients to exam rooms and preparing them for the physician visit and for performing various preliminary portions of visit such as vital signs, weight and specimen collections (phlebotomy).
• Responsible for a full range of administrative support in a medical office setting providing duties from scheduling appointments, calling pharmacies, billing patients and verifying precertification’s for chemotherapy to triaging phone calls from patients, physicians and insurance companies, while maintaining patient and business confidentiality to ensure that the needs of patient are met..
• Assists in maintaining an up-to-date electronic medical record filing system.
• Performs laboratory clerical functions accurately and efficiently for compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for performing processing of specimens and clerical activities
• Performs laboratory specimen preparation and processing for the following departments: Cytology, Anatomic Pathology, and/or Microbiology
• Assists in the support functions of the department and providers including, but not limited to, data entry, filing, reagent handling and preparation, slide preparation, planting of cultures, and assisting with bone marrow biopsies by setting up the room and assisting the provider in the room during the procedure.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements:
One (1) year experience as a phlebotomist.
One (1) year experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
At least one (1) year of experience in a health care setting (preferably medical office/clinic) required.
Certified phlebotomist
Education:
High School Diploma
Certified Medical Assistant or pursuing certification in a certified educational program strongly preferred
Experience:
• Knowledge of medical oncology office practice and infusion strongly preferred
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Title: Clinical Assistant – Oncology
Company: Hartford Healthcare
Location: Hartford, CT
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