Medical Assistant (PRN) - Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
Denver, CO
About the Job
Overview
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive
provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a PRN Medical
Assistant in our Denver Division . This position may be scheduled in our
Denver Midtown clinic or our Denver Rose clinic.
We realize that it sounds cliche but it is true - taking care of cancer
patients is a calling. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique
story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those
stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.
No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same:
to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.
Whether we are a nurse holding our patient's hand, or a scheduler on the
phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient's schedule, we are
deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you join our team.
Salary Range: $18.29-$25.00
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work
experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in
addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this
position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and
vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible
spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance,
short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee
Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and
employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.
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 and verifies
presence of consent prior to treatment or procedures.
-Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
-Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
-Assists with delegated patient education including but not limited to
distributing education literature, etc. -Obtains blood specimens from
peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal
precautions. -Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections,
including but not limited to, hormones and biological growth factors.
-Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
-Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
-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.
-Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admissions and schedules
appointments to follow-up on receipt of test results, as applicable.
-Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent. Certificate of graduation from an
accredited program for Medical Assistants required. Minimum two years
experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic
setting. Current CPR certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires 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 of time. 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 ENVIRONM NT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable
diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and
other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may
occur.
Candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against
influenza upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be
considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in
accordance with applicable law.
All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and
non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment
and prior to hire.
We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis for this position. To
apply for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply"
button.
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive
provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a PRN Medical
Assistant in our Denver Division . This position may be scheduled in our
Denver Midtown clinic or our Denver Rose clinic.
We realize that it sounds cliche but it is true - taking care of cancer
patients is a calling. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique
story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those
stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.
No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same:
to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.
Whether we are a nurse holding our patient's hand, or a scheduler on the
phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient's schedule, we are
deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you join our team.
Salary Range: $18.29-$25.00
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work
experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in
addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this
position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and
vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible
spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance,
short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee
Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and
employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.
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 and verifies
presence of consent prior to treatment or procedures.
-Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
-Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
-Assists with delegated patient education including but not limited to
distributing education literature, etc. -Obtains blood specimens from
peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal
precautions. -Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections,
including but not limited to, hormones and biological growth factors.
-Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
-Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
-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.
-Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admissions and schedules
appointments to follow-up on receipt of test results, as applicable.
-Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent. Certificate of graduation from an
accredited program for Medical Assistants required. Minimum two years
experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic
setting. Current CPR certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires 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 of time. 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 ENVIRONM NT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable
diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and
other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may
occur.
Candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against
influenza upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be
considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in
accordance with applicable law.
All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and
non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment
and prior to hire.
We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis for this position. To
apply for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply"
button.
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Source : Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
