Medical Assistant - Oncology

Description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $18.19 - $25.46 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical Assistant? At MountainView Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

MountainView Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting the staff in the TCT Clinic (Transplant and Cellular Therapy Outpatient clinic with patient care). Helps patients by providing information services and assistance, securing medical records, maintaining medical supply inventory, scheduling, processing physician orders, chart prep, assisting with office correspondence and records/specimen retrieval. Additionally, may participate in obtaining and/or monitoring vital signs, drawing blood specimens, reviewing patient history questionnaires, updating med action plans, transporting patients and in assisting the professional staff with patient care activities.

• The MA must possess a general knowledge of the fundamentals of patient care.
• Maintain a safe, secure and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures as defined by the hospital
• Follow relevant SOPs related to the safe handling of patient specimens.
• Be knowledgeable regarding isolation precautions.
• Perform patient assessments with the assistance of licensed clinic nurse. S/he will verify patient information and confirm the purpose of visit with patient.
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect a patient/caregiver and reports these to the professional staff.
• Monitors and documents V/S, HT, WT, I/O and medications as appropriate.
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records – keeping patient information confidential.
• Assist in maintenance and ordering of clinic supplies.
• Adhere to quality initiatives as defined in the Quality Management Plan.
• Assist with patient transport activities.
• Present a positive, service-oriented focus to all customers.
• Exhibit and adhere to ICARE Standards of Behavior in all areas of job duties and responsibilities.
• Embrace new technology and programs, participates in hospital initiatives, in achieving laboratory department goals and meetings, education and in- services.
• Actively participate in learning/continuing education programs.
• Participate in regulatory survey/assessment readiness.
• Perform other duties as needed/assigned
  
  

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent License/Cert:
• Medical Assistant Certification required
• Phlebotomy Technician Certificate preferred Experience:
• 1 years experience required
• 2 years relevant experience preferred Special Skills:
• Demonstrated education, experience technical abilities relevant to the performance of job duties as described.
• Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with all co-workers, staff, patients, patient families and vendors
  
  

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.