Medical Assistant Oncology PRN

Intermountain Health•San Jose, CA

3d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting and communicates with patients through telephone and in-person interactions. At Intermountain Health, the Medical Assistant supports the clinical team and helps ensure patients receive care. Under the direction of a clinician, the role assists the provider in gathering information relevant to each patient’s visit and condition. The position also collaborates with cross-functional teams, with attention to detail and follow-through in patient care.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program, one year of Medical Assistant experience, or a current RN/LPN license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, obtained before the start date.
Basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver high patient and customer satisfaction.
Ability to protect patient, member, and caregiver privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information.
Ability to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment precisely and accurately; frequent computer use and typing are required for documentation, accessing information, and medication preparation.
Ability to lift and move through a full range of motion to transfer patients, and to bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
Ability to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing or pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
Ability to navigate crowded, busy rooms with equipment and floor cords.
Ability to stand stationary for extended periods when needed.
Ability to verbally communicate and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
Computer literacy with electronic medical record systems and other relevant software.
Current national Medical Assistant certification or registration: RMA from AMT, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA from AAMA.

Responsibilities

Assist the clinician by gathering information relevant to patients’ visits and conditions.
Communicate clearly with patients by telephone and in person.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on patient care.
Help provide care to patients with acute and chronic needs in an ambulatory clinic setting.