Medical Assistant

The Los Angeles Cancer Network•Los Angeles, CA

15d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports patient care throughout treatment and the disease process under the direction of a provider or the oversight of a direct supervisor. The role gathers and documents patient screening data, obtains vital signs, prepares charts, draws labs, maintains work areas, assists providers, and performs other duties needed to prioritize patient care. The Los Angeles Cancer Network provides individualized cancer treatment, patient and family education and support, clinical research, early-detection screenings, and innovative treatment.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program with certification.
Current CPR certification.
Excellent phlebotomy skills.
Knowledge of medical laboratory procedures.
Basic computer knowledge.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Exceptional assessment, critical-thinking, and customer-service skills.
Ability to maintain emotional stability when coping with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
Ability to seek out resources independently and work collaboratively.
Ability to work productively and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Dependability.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods, with occasional walking.
Willingness and ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to travel to satellite clinics when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Previous oncology or hematology experience.

Responsibilities

Calibrate machines; check exam rooms and temperature logs; perform quality controls and monthly quality checks.
Dispense injections and perform injections, blood draws, and other delegated patient-care tasks.
Process laboratory samples and send them out; perform Piccolo controls; check Cell-dyne reagents and supplies; maintain related binders and complete Cell-dyne recalibration as needed.
Check the MA inbox, task inbox, Teams, and email.
Restock and clean the lab area, exam rooms, and other work areas; perform deep cleaning and clean the Piccolo machine filter.
Assess medication and supply inventory; order supplies and report supply needs to the team lead.
Assist with bone marrow biopsies and check bone marrow biopsy supplies.
Scan documents, prepare charts the day before appointments, and update IOD spreadsheets.
Room patients and update vital signs, medication reconciliation, allergies, pain scale, tobacco screening, and depression screening as specified.
Double-check other team members' work to support medication accuracy.
Communicate with nurses when patients are ready for infusion.
Document medication administration in the MAR appropriately and concurrently with administration.
Check genetic kit testing supplies and follow up on submitted genetic tests.
Check sharp-container fill levels and determine whether MLE is due; check reagent supplies.
Complete assigned trainings on time and log out of all systems before the end of the day.
Travel to satellite clinics when necessary.