Medical Assistant - Per Diem

OneOncology; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Astera Cancer Care in Troy, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant - Per Diem to join our oncology team. This entry-level role supports physicians by preparing rooms, recording vitals, and assisting during exams in a fast-paced clinic.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 0–3 years of MA or nursing assistant experience, and current BLS certification. This per diem position offers flexible hours and exposure to cutting-edge cancer care across the Capital Region.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• This is an entry level position requiring 0-3 years’ experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including 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.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Responds to patients’ calls as requested.
• Performs other administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, medical paperwork (FMLA, PFL).
• Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals or important information given by patient.

Skills

Patient escort

Vital signs data

Chart retrieval

Room preparation

Assist physicians

Room disinfection

Patient communication

Admin duties

Alert clinicians

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Medical Assistant - Per DiemApply: Troy, NY: Part time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-0000025621Why Join Us?* Be part of a practice at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer care and advanced treatments* Access opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.* Work alongside a collaborative and compassionate team of experts dedicated to making a difference.* Enjoy the convenience of multiple locations throughout the Capital Region.* Contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials that shape the future of oncology care.Discover your career potential with a practice dedicated to excellence and innovation.**Job Description:**## **Pay Range: $17.00 - $23.48 per hour**### **\\*This is a Per Diem position\\***### ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.* Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.* Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.* Responds to patients’ calls as requested* Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, chart preparation, medical paperwork (FMLA, PFL), etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.* Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals, any important information given by patient.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** High school graduate or equivalent.* This is an entry level position requiring 0-3 years’ experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.* Current BLS 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.**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**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.