Medical Assistant - Siena

The US Oncology Network • Henderson, NV

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join their team in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. CCCN has been providing patients with groundbreaking treatments for over 50 years, focusing on diagnosing and successfully treating cancer and blood disorders with state-of-the-art facilities. They are dedicated to patient-centered care, advancing innovation, discovery, and improving outcomes. The Medical Assistant will work with physicians and clinicians, assisting with patient care duties in a clinical environment, promoting efficient patient flow, and performing clinic support tasks. This role also involves miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physician’s schedules, while supporting and adhering to the US Oncology Compliance Program.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• 0-5 (+) years as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• A certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants is preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• 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.
• Fill out disability forms.
• Schedule blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, ordering special tests (Oncotypes, Kras testing, EGFR (epidural growth factor receptor), Myraid, Paradigm, etc.).
• May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.

Benefits

• excellent benefits
• a team environment
• professional development
• the 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
• Education Level: High school or GED