Medical Assistant

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive

provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a FT Medical Assistant

in Lakewood.

We realize that it sounds cliche but it is true - taking care of cancer

patients is a calling. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique

story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those

stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.

No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same:

to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.

Whether we are a nurse holding our patient's hand, or a scheduler on the

phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient's schedule, we are

deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you join our team.

Salary Range: $18.00-$25.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work

experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in

addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this

position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and

vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible

spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance,

short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee

Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and

employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.

Responsibilities

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 physicians schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology

Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Essential Duties And 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.

• Assists with select pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed.
  
  

Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.

• Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent. Certificate of

graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants strongly

preferred. Minimum two years experience as a medical assistant or nursing

assistant in a hospital or clinic setting. Current CPR certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of

those that must be met by an employee to successfull perform the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. Requires

full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual

and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and

walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items

weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are

representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to

communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical

preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic

envir

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and

non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment

and prior to hire.

This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate

applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. To apply

for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply" button.

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.