Medical Assistant

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER WITH A GROWING AND DYNAMIC TEAM? CONSIDER UCBC. At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. From our front-desk staff to our counselors, nurses, technicians and physicians – who’ve chosen to accept their calling, we salute them for their efforts and recognize them as the very special individuals that they are. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN US? IF SO WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU! Job Description JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant (MA) REPORTS TO: MA Mananger/MA Supervisor JOB SUMMARY: A Medical Assistant provides direct and indirect care through the application of the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating care rendered. Duties Assess the patient’s health status. Obtain and record full set of vital signs in EMR. Recognize changes in patient’s condition and inform RN, LPN, mid-level, or Physician. Identify patients' appointment needs and labs needed according to the labs ordered and treatments. Collect blood samples in correct tubes and adequate amount. Walk patients to correct exam rooms and/or other locations if necessary. Perform therapeutic phlebotomy procedure as requested by providers. Assist providers in bone marrow procedures and in collecting specimens. Job Qualifications This position requires a high school degree or equivalent; Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a healthcare setting preferred; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification (CCMA) preferred; Computer skills a must; Must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language. Physical Demands And Working Conditions Of Job Requires sitting, standing, walking, some bending, stooping, and stretching to include lifting up to 25 pounds; Potential for exposure to communicable illness from contagious patients; Extensive computer work, including viewing computer screens for long periods of time.