Medical Assistant or LPN - Hematology/Oncology

About the role

The clinical staff at the Premier Physician Network are responsible for general clinical and procedural patient care under the direction and supervision of the center’s physicians and/or providers. The position serves a patient base of 1,000 to 3,000 patients, with an average of 20–50 patients seen each day.

Responsibilities

• Order entry, reporting, phone calls, clerical, and organizational tasks
• Perform procedures such as venipuncture, administration of injections, pulmonary function tests, ear irrigations, ultrasound therapy, muscle stimulation, hot/cold packs, EKGs, breathing treatments, x-rays, lab testing, Holter monitoring, dressing changes, wound cleaning, hearing and vision tests
• Assist providers with surgical and medical procedures (e.g., minor wound repair, foreign body removal)

Requirements

• Prior experience in an ambulatory health care facility preferred
• Ability to learn related center tasks and assist management and physicians
• Self‑motivated to achieve the highest patient care and customer service standards
• CPR certification within the first 3 months of employment
• Knowledge of ICD‑10 and CPT coding
• Familiarity with the EPIC EMR strongly preferred
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA law

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate
• Medical Assistant applicants: completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or certification through a recognized certifying organization
• Licensed Practical Nurse applicants: completion of a practical nursing and pharmacology program and current state licensure with CNE requirements

Skills

• Clinical and procedural patient care
• Venipuncture, injection administration, pulmonary function testing, ear irrigation, ultrasound therapy, muscle stimulation, hot/cold pack application, EKG, breathing treatment, x‑ray, lab testing, Holter monitoring, dressing changes, wound cleaning, hearing and vision testing
• Assistance with minor surgical procedures (wound repair, foreign body removal)
• Order entry, reporting, phone handling, clerical and organizational tasks

Schedule

Full‑time, days, 80 hours per pay period.