Medical Assistant

The US Oncology Network•Greenwood Village, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers is hiring an experienced Medical Assistant for Rocky Mountain Breast Specialists in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The position supports physicians and patients in an oncology/hematology clinic and contributes to the organization’s goal of providing high-quality, compassionate patient care. The stated salary range is $18.00–$25.00; pay depends on factors including education, work experience, and certification. Candidates must pass a background check and a non-federal drug test, which excludes marijuana, after the offer and before hire.

Requirements

High school diploma 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including handling and lifting patients, standing and walking for extended periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.
Pass a post-offer background check and non-federal drug test, which excludes marijuana, before hire.

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 that consent is present before treatment 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, following OSHA requirements and universal precautions.
Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, including hormones and biological growth factors.
Maintain disinfection protocols for exam and treatment rooms.
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, and hospital admissions, and arrange follow-up appointments as applicable.
Obtain new patient records and previous test results, X-rays, and scans.
Lift and assist patients as requested.