Medical Assistant - Town Center

Overview

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) is a distinguished healthcare organization with over 50 years of experience in providing innovative cancer and blood disorder treatments. Located in the Las Vegas, Nevada area, CCCN integrates advanced facilities and technologies to support patient-centered care and medical advancements.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.
• Records patient data before each physician visit, including 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.
• Aids physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• May administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Responds to patients' calls as requested.
• Performs other administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, and reception.
• Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals and important patient information.
• Collects inbound meaningful use data.
• Performs flu documentation, initial height and weight measurements.
• Fills out disability forms.
• Schedules blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, and special tests (Oncotypes, Kras testing, EGFR, Myraid, Paradigm, etc.) under a provider's direction and supervision.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• A certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants is preferred.
• 0-5 (+) years as a medical assistant or nursing assistant preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications to work as a Medical Assistant.

Physical Demands

• Full range of body motion required for handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs occasionally.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires ability to lift and assist patients as requested.

Work Environment

• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.
• Fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Patient-centered care and medical advancements.