Medical Assistant - Northwest

The US Oncology Network•Las Vegas, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. Under direct supervision, the Medical Assistant assists physicians and clinicians with patient care in a clinical environment, supporting efficient patient flow, examinations, and procedures. The role also includes clinic support and clerical tasks, such as answering phones and maintaining the physician’s schedule, and requires adherence to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The Medical Assistant works in an oncology/hematology clinic and supports patient-centered care in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. The position involves patient preparation and assistance, room readiness and disinfection, delegated injections, responding to patient calls, and administrative and scheduling tasks. Candidates should have a passion for caring for patients.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent is required.
0–5 (+) years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification is required.
Some state regulations may require specific certifications to work as a Medical Assistant.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and walking for extensive periods, handling and lifting patients, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Corrected vision and hearing to the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Phlebotomy experience.
Certified Medical Assistant credential.

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 patient records required by the physician before treatment or procedures.
Prepare and stock exam and treatment rooms and order supplies as needed.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures as requested.
Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as delegated by an RN or physician.
Maintain exam and treatment room disinfection protocols.
Respond to patients’ calls as requested.
Perform administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, and reception tasks as requested by a supervisor or physician.
Alert the nurse or physician to abnormal vital signs and important information provided by the patient.
Collect inbound meaningful-use data and document flu information and initial height and weight.
Print medication lists for patients to review.
Complete disability forms.
Schedule surgeries, blood transfusions, and therapeutic phlebotomies, and order special tests, including Oncotypes, KRAS testing, EGFR testing, Myriad, and Paradigm tests.
Enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision, as applicable.
Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.