Medical Assistant

The US Oncology Network•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Assistant in Colorado Springs at our St. Peregrine location. We are seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Medical Assistant to join our busy oncology infusion team. This is a highly interactive, patient-facing role supporting cancer patients throughout their treatment journey. Our infusion center cares for more than 70 patients per day, and we are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a warm, caring, and professional approach. Responsibilities include bringing back patients to the infusion suite, obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and assisting with clinical procedures under the guidance and support of our nursing team. The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, friendly, and passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients. If you enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and making a meaningful difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required.
Minimum two years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
Current CPR certification required.
Background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

Responsibilities

Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician and verifies presence of consent prior to treatment or procedures.
Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
Assists with delegated patient education including but not limited to distributing education literature, etc.
Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, including but not limited to, hormones and biological growth factors.
Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admissions and schedules appointments to follow-up on receipt of test results, as applicable.
Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc