Medical Assistant Float - Northwest

About the Organization

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) is a distinguished team of doctors, researchers, nurses, and healthcare professionals that has provided patients with groundbreaking treatments on the healing edge of medicine for over 50 years. Our team delivers the most effective existing and emerging treatments to diagnose and successfully treat cancer and blood disorders. CCCN supports this mission with state-of-the-art facilities across Southern Nevada, integrating the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and research capabilities. We are dedicated to patient-centered care, advancing innovation, discovery, and improving outcomes.

About the Role

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant Float in Las Vegas, NV. In this position, you will work in our Radiation department within a fast-paced, high-volume oncology practice alongside some of the best physicians in their fields. You will provide care to patients in a successful healthcare organization.

Under direct supervision, you will assist physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment, promote efficient patient flow, and perform clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical duties, answering phones, and maintaining the physician’s schedule. You will also support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms 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 the physician and verifies the 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 distributing educational literature.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, including 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 RNs.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and hospital admissions, and schedules follow-up appointments upon receipt of test results, as applicable.
• Assists with select pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed.
• Informs physicians of patient reschedules and no-shows.
• Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.
• Performs other administrative duties, such as typing, filing, faxing, and reception, as requested by supervisor or physician.
• Maintains indigent drug program and sample drug program as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants strongly preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant strongly preferred.
• 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 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 environment.

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

Benefits

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.