Medical Assistant - Radiation Oncology (Full-Time, Temporary, Days)
Medical Assistant - Radiation Oncology (Full-Time, Temporary, Days)
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Job Description
Compensation range:
$23.10 $29.57Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience
Shift: Days Shift length: 8 HoursDays off: Fixed If fixed days off: Saturday & Sunday
Hours per pay period: 80
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant (MA) is an unlicensed individual who performs basic administrative clerical (front office) tasks and routine medical (back office) tasks and procedures under direct supervision of a licensed physician designated advanced practice provider or Registered Nurse in a clinical setting. They assist the medical providers and may perform within the scope of practice of a medical assistant such as: support of clinic operations rooming activities such as collect/record patient data including medical histories patient questionnaires medications height weight vital signs pain fall risk and prepare patients for clinician evaluation. The MA may apply and remove dressings administer medications (oral intramuscular subcutaneous and inhaled) remove sutures perform lab draws participate/perform inclinic procedures and other similar treatments and/or procedures within the MA scope of practice and organizational policy related to the specific service line.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
- Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant OR Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program OR formal medical training program of the United States Armed Forces or previous medical training such as an EMT Nurse Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant OR associate degree or higher in a clinical healthcare field and oneyear medical office experience.
Desired:
- California certification as a Certified Medical Assistant
- Experience within a specific service line specialty to which applying.
- Medical office experience to include front and or backoffice operations.
- Previous phlebotomy experience if required by specialty service
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
- Current CPR certification
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
Must be skilled in both front and backoffice clinic operations. Familiarity with tasks such as but not limited to medication administration (administering oral subcutaneous/intramuscular injections and inhaled medications as applicable) performing blood draws and supporting in clinic procedural services as required by specialty. Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians staff patients and public. Must perform duties in a professional and respectful manner. Must demonstrate basic medical / technical competence a general knowledge of point of care laboratory equipment and capable of utilizing clerical and computer skills for a variety of medical office support functions. Must show sensitivity for the patient and their family and maintain strict confidentiality. Must be able to follow instructions work quickly and accurately in a fastpaced environment. Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Organizational and multitasking skills are essential. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position and other clinicbased duties as required to support patient care within service as applicable.
Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to all eligible employees including medical vision RX and dental group insurance retirement with employer match paid time off (PTO) and an employee assistance program. Please visit the employee benefits page to get more indepth benefits and coverage information or email to receive a full summary of our benefits.
Employment Type
Full-Time
