Medical Assistant - Lung Center

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 for over 50 years. Our team delivers the most effective treatments—both existing and emerging—to diagnose and successfully treat cancer and blood disorders. We support this mission 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.

About the role

Under direct supervision, you will assist physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. This role promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, including exams and procedures, while performing clinic support tasks such as clerical duties, answering phones, and maintaining physician schedules. You will 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 before 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 before treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Responds to patients’ calls as requested.
• Performs administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, and reception as requested by supervisor or physician.
• Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals and any important information provided by the patient.
• Collects inbound meaningful use data.
• Documents flu information, initial height, and weight.
• Prints medication lists for patient review.
• Fills out disability forms.
• Schedules blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, and orders special tests (Oncotypes, Kras testing, EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor), Myriad, Paradigm, etc.).
• May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants is preferred.
• 0-5+ years as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification is required.
• Certified Medical Assistant 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 to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• 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.
• 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 may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these 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 patients.

Benefits

In addition to a great career opportunity, we offer:

• Excellent benefits.
• A team environment and professional development.
• The chance to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fighting cancer.