Medical Assistant - Town Center

US Oncology Network • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

At Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN), a distinguished team of doctors, researchers, nurses, and healthcare professionals have provided patients with groundbreaking treatments on the healing edge of medicine for over 50 years. Our team provides the most effective treatments, both existing and emerging, to diagnose and successfully treat cancer and blood disorders. We support this goal with state-of-the-art facilities across Southern Nevada that integrate the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and research capabilities. CCCN is dedicated to patient-centered care, advancing innovation, discovery, and improving outcomes. Motivated, caring professionals are encouraged to join us. Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. In this role, you will work with some of the best physicians in their fields while providing care to patients in a successful healthcare organization.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• A certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants is preferred.
• 0-5 (+) years as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification is required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications to work as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.
• Records patient data before each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by the physician before treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Responds to patients' calls as requested.
• Performs other administrative duties, typing, filing, faxing, reception, etc., as requested by supervisor or physician.
• Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals, and any important information that was given by the patient.
• Collection of inbound meaningful use data.
• Flu documentation, initial height, and weight.
• Prints med list for the patient to review.
• Fills out disability forms.
• Schedules blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, ordering special tests (Oncotypes, Kras testing, EGFR, Myraid, Paradigm, etc.).
• May enter orders under a provider's direction and supervision.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Team environment
• Professional development
• Chance to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fighting the war against cancer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED