Medical Assistant

The Los Angeles Cancer Network • Glendale, CA

16d • $21 - $24

About The Position

Job Description: Job Description: The Medical Assistant is responsible for gathering and documenting patient screening data for the Los Angeles Cancer Network (OneOncology affiliated medical practice). This role provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process under the direction of the Provider or the oversight of a direct supervisor.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program with certification
• Current CPR certification
• Phlebotomy skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrates exceptional assessment, critical thinking, and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses
• Ability to seek out resources independently and work collaboratively
• Ability to collaborate, set priorities, and organize work to meet deadlines, ensuring compliance with established processes, policies, and regulations
• Ability to multitask efficiently
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others

Nice To Haves

• Previous Oncology/ Hematology experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Takes and properly documents Vitals in the EMR
• Reports changes in the patient’s physical status to the mid-level practitioner
• Reviews and records medical history, including current medications
• Perform phlebotomy and basic laboratory tests; prepare specimens for transport to the laboratory
• Accurately document in the EMR system
• Trains new hires on the process and procedures of the practice.
• Administers injections
• Assists in minor procedures
• Reviews physician orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patients
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness of examination rooms
• Ensures maintenance of patient confidentiality
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills in the performance of work assignments and duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed