Medical Assistant - Oncology (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist Health • Marysville, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for patients and in coordinating nursing care activities with other health care disciplines under the guidance of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Works as a team with other staff members to achieve patient care objectives. Identifies and seeks solutions for any clinical problems and reports them to the affected department.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA): Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Medical Assistant (CMA) certification: Preferred
• Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP within six months of hire.: Preferred
• Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients.
• Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
• Assists the physician with office procedures: preparing instruments needed for suturing, providing equipment and solutions for biopsies, providing supplies needed for splinting, etc.
• Obtains vital signs, and reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician.
• Performs venipunctures as ordered.
• Performs audiometry and vision testing.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees