Medical Assistant - Southern Hills

Overview:

At Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) a distinguished team of doctors, researchers, nurses, and healthcare professionals have provided patients with groundbreaking treatments on the healing edge of medicine since 1974. Our team provides the most effective treatments, both existing and emerging, to diagnose and successfully treat cancer and blood disorders. We support this goal with state-of-the-art facilities across Southern Nevada that integrate the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and research capabilities. CCCN is dedicated to patient-centered care, advancing innovation, discovery, and improving outcomes. Motivated, caring professionals are encouraged to join us.

Career Opportunity:

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. In this role, you will work with some of the best physicians in their fields while providing care to patients in a successful healthcare organization.Â

SCOPE:

Under

direct

supervision,

assists

physicians

and

clinicians

with

patient

care

duties

in

a

clinical

environment.

Promotes

efficient

patient

flow

and

patient

care,

i.e.,

exams,

and

procedures.

Performs

clinic

support

tasks

including

miscellaneous

clerical

tasks,

answering

phones,

and

maintaining

physician's

schedule.

Supports

and

adheres

to

the

US

Oncology

Compliance

Program,

including

the

Code

of

Ethics

and

Business

Standards.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Escorts
  
  

patients

to

and

from

exam

rooms,

physician

offices,

and

treatment

rooms

as appropriate.Â

• Records
  
  

patient

data

before

each

physician

visit,

including

but

not

limited

to,

vital

signs,

height,

weight,

allergies,

and

medication changes.Â

• Obtains
  
  

all

necessary

patient

records

as

Required

by

the

physician

before

treatment

or procedures.Â

• Prepares
  
  

and

stocks

exam/treatment

rooms

and

orders

supplies

as needed.Â

• Assists
  
  

physicians with exams and procedures as requested.

• Depending on practice-specific protocols, may be asked to obtain.
• Administers
  
  

subcutaneous

and

intramuscular

injections,

as

delegated

by

RN

or physician.Â

• Maintains
  
  

all

exam/treatment

room

disinfection protocols.Â

• Responds to patients' calls as requested.
• Performs
  
  

Other

administrative

duties,

typing,

filing

faxing

reception,

etc.,

as

requested

by

supervisor

or

physician.

• Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals, and any important information that was given by the patient.
• Collection of inbound meaningful use data. Flu documentation, initial height, and weight.
• Prints med list for the patient to review.
• Fill out disability forms.
• Schedule blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, ordering special tests (Oncotypes, Kras testing, EGFR (epidural growth factor receptor), Myraid, Paradigm, etc.).Â
• May enter orders under a provider's direction and supervision.
  
  

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High
  
  

school

graduate

or

equivalent required.

• A certificate
  
  

of

graduation

from

an

accredited

program

for

Medical

Assistants

is preferred.Â

• 0-5 ( ) years
  
  

as

a

medical

assistant

or

nursing assistant.

• Phlebotomy
  
  

experience preferred.Â

• Current
  
  

BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)

certification

is required.Â

• Certified
  
  

Medical

Assistant preferred.Â

• Some state regulations may require specific certifications to work as a Medical Assistant.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The

physical

demands

described

here

are

representative

of

those

that

must

be

met

by

an

employee

to

successfully

perform

the

Essential

functions

of

this

job.

Reasonable

accommodations

may

be

made

to

enable

individuals

with

disabilities

to

perform

Essential

functions.

Full range of body motion requires

handling

and

lifting

patients,

manual

and

finger

dexterity,

and

eye-hand

coordination.

Requires

standing

and

walking

for

extensive

periods

Occasionally

lifts

and

carries

items

weighing

up

to

40

lbs.

Requires

corrected

vision

and

hearing

to

normal

range.

Required to lift and assist patients as requested.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The

work

environment

characteristics

described

here

are

representative

of

those

an employee encounter

while

performing

the

Essential

functions.

Exposure

to

communicable

diseases,

toxic

substances,

ionizing

radiation,

medical

preparations,

and

Other

conditions

common

to

an

oncology/hematology

clinic

environment

may

occur.

Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and have a passion for caring for their patients.Â

Ready For Your Next Career Challenge? We'd Love to Hear from You!

If you possess the above qualifications and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to submit your resume and apply. In addition to a great career opportunity, we offer excellent benefits, a team environment, professional development, and the chance to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fighting the war against cancer. To apply please click on the "Apply" link.Â

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify.