Medical Assistant

Overview

Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) is looking for an exceptional Medical Assistant to join the team. This position assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures. Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physicians schedule. This individual must also possess strong multi-tasking abilities and bring positivity and passion to their work. If you want to join a team that is on the cutting edge of cancer care, while always putting the patient first, we want to hear from you! While some experience is preferred, we are very open to new grads looking to explore oncology care.

Employment Type: Full Time

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Location: Sparta, NJ

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room 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 physician prior to 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.

• Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.

• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.

• Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.

• Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc., as requested by supervisor or physician.

• May enter orders under a provider's direction and supervision.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• A certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.

• This is an entry level position requiring 1-3 years' experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.

• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

• Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant