Medical Assistant (PRN)

The US Oncology Network • Lakewood, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers is hiring an experienced Medical Assistant in Lakewood, Colorado. The role supports oncology and hematology care by assisting patients and physicians with visits, examinations, procedures, treatment-room preparation, patient records, education, specimen collection, injections, and appointment coordination. The listed salary range is $18.00–$26.00; pay depends on factors including education, work experience, and certification.

Requirements

• High school graduation 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 post-offer background check and non-federal drug test; the drug test excludes marijuana.
• Provide proof of influenza vaccination upon commencing employment; accommodation requests for exemptions will be considered case by case in accordance with applicable law.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including assisting and lifting patients, standing and walking for extended periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds.

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 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 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 to review test results, as applicable.
• Obtain new-patient records and previous test results, X-rays, and scans.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED