Medical Assistant

Regional Cancer Care Associates LLC•Sparta, GA

4d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

RCCA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians and help deliver patient care in a fast-paced oncology and hematology clinical setting in Sparta, New Jersey. The role includes escorting patients, collecting and documenting vital signs, preparing exam rooms and procedures, collecting and processing laboratory specimens, performing laboratory testing, and following safety, privacy, and regulatory standards. This is a full-time position with compensation of $20.00–$22.00 per hour. Compensation packages are based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and standing and walking for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing to the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Current certification from an accredited program as a Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients after they sign in and escort them to visits with physicians or nurse practitioners and to lab work.
Transport patients safely using appropriate equipment, such as wheelchairs.
Obtain patient vital signs, height, and weight, and enter the information into the electronic medical record.
Keep exam rooms and physician offices stocked with medical supplies, equipment, and appropriate paperwork.
Set up for bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, and other ordered surgical and non-surgical procedures.
Review laboratory orders and obtain blood specimens, using a finger stick or venipuncture as appropriate.
Verify patient identity using the patient's first and last name, date of birth, and RCCA ID number, and review specimens for acceptability.
Instruct patients in proper collection of 24-hour urine specimens and provide applicable instructions about preservatives, refrigeration, or acid precautions.
Investigate out-of-range quality-control results and document corrective actions.
Perform CBC testing on the Hematology Analyzer after confirming satisfactory quality control and instrument function; review results and report critical values or significant changes to the physician.
Maintain documentation of test results and corrective actions.
Process bone marrow biopsy specimens for transport to the appropriate reference laboratory and process specimens for outside laboratory testing according to the manual.
Follow OSHA safety standards and Universal Precautions, and dispose of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.
Comply with applicable state, federal, and local regulations.
Conduct practice without discrimination and protect patient privacy and confidential information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Work cooperatively with peers, follow the chain of command when necessary, and demonstrate initiative and effective interpersonal relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned.