Medical Assistant

The US Oncology Network•Lakewood, CO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers is hiring an experienced Medical Assistant in Lakewood, Colorado. The role supports physicians and patients in an oncology/hematology clinic by preparing for and assisting with visits and procedures, documenting patient information, coordinating records and appointments, and providing delegated patient education. The position involves patient contact and requires compliance with clinic disinfection protocols and applicable safety precautions.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Certificate of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
At least two years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
Current CPR certification.
Pass a background check and non-federal drug test after offer and before hire; the test excludes marijuana.
Show proof of influenza vaccination upon commencing employment; exemption accommodations may be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.
Record patient data before physician visits, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
Obtain required patient records and verify consent is present before treatments or procedures.
Prepare and stock exam and treatment rooms and order supplies as needed.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures as requested.
Assist with delegated patient education, including distributing educational literature.
Obtain blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA requirements and universal precautions.
Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, including hormones and biological growth factors.
Maintain exam and treatment room disinfection protocols.
Process instruments and equipment as needed.
Answer patient telephone calls and refer them to a physician, nurse, or pharmacist as appropriate.
Phone in prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by physicians and registered nurses.
Schedule patient tests, procedures, hospital admissions, and follow-up appointments related to test results, as applicable.
Obtain new patient records and previous test results, X-rays, and scans.