Job Title: Medical Assistant
About Us
At West Cancer Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while advancing groundbreaking research. Our team fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring that every role contributes to making a difference in patients’ lives. Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive support to those navigating the challenges of cancer treatment.
Position Overview
The Medical Assistant assists physicians and nurses with patient care while coordinating patient flow within the clinic. This role performs blood draws, venipunctures, finger sticks, IVs, port-caths, and supports clinical procedures. Working under the general direction of the Site Director, the Medical Assistant I ensures a safe, organized, and patient-centered environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify patients and perform vital signs with accurate documentation.
- Perform venipunctures, finger sticks, IVs, and flush or remove port-a-cath or IV needles.
- Log and label specimens accurately with date, time, patient name, and ordered test.
- Enter patient information, labs, and tests into the EMR per physician orders.
- Set up trays for bone marrow tests, biopsies, pap smears, and assist physicians with exams.
- Report patient distress to the physician or nurse.
- Present phone calls professionally to physicians and nurses.
- Direct patients to appropriate departments (Chemotherapy, Radiology, Sub Wait, Phlebotomy, Wings).
- Organize, clean, and stock exam rooms and work areas; report low inventory.
- Operate and perform EKGs.
- Verify insurance information prior to scheduling tests.
- Learn chemotherapy drug list and identify vesicant or irritant drugs in charts.
- Coordinate patient flow and interface with Radiology, Chemotherapy, Front Desk, and Management.
- Communicate with Physicians, Laboratories, Hospitals, patients, and families regarding lab/test results.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and a safe environment.
- Demonstrate professionalism, strong attendance, and compliance with clinic policies.
- Assist with training and orientation of new employees as assigned.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- One year of college or technical school;
OR six months to one year related experience and/or training;
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Ability to analyze situations and respond in a timely manner.
- Ability to participate in multi-functional teams.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within West Cancer Center.
- Proficiency in EMR, word processing, and e-mail.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, procedures, and correspondence.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including ratios and percentages.
- Ability to apply common-sense reasoning to written and oral instructions.
- Flexibility with work schedule and travel to satellite offices as required.
Why West Cancer Center is a Great Place to Work
- Meaningful Impact: Support oncology patients through hands-on clinical care.
- Collaborative Culture: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Professional Development: Gain specialized experience in an oncology setting.
- Mission-Driven Environment: Be part of an organization guided by compassion, integrity, and innovation.
No nights, weekends, or holidays. Comprehensive benefits package.
Join Us
If you are a detail-oriented and patient-focused Medical Assistant looking to grow in a specialized oncology clinic environment, we invite you to apply for the Medical Assistant position at West Cancer Center.