Oncology Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Procedures

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; San Luis Obispo (CA); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 57.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory Hematology-Oncology clinics. The role involves assisting in patient care, recognizing signs of distress, and performing basic administrative tasks under supervision.

The position requires MA diploma/certificate, HS diploma, BLS certification, and ability to handle injections, venipuncture, CPR, and venipuncture with safety protocols. Opportunities to contribute across front and back office.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a medical assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited program.
• Documentation of national certification for medical assistant (CMA, NCCT or AMT).
• Completion of MA program with training in injections and venipuncture; 10+ hours in each area; training under supervision within 6 months of hire.
• HS Diploma/Transcript/GED.
• BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life-threatening problems.
• Ability to administer CPR.
• Ability to perform venipuncture with OSHA PPE safety requirements.
• Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.
• Ability to assist in medical emergencies and office procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and co-workers.
• Verbal skills to convey sensitive information.
• Ability to set up and assist physician with procedures including audiometry, spirometry, colposcopies, etc.
• Ability to work overtime in emergencies.
• Ability to use computerized patient care systems.

Aufgaben

• Provide total patient care in ambulatory Hematology-Oncology clinics under supervision.
• Recognize normal/abnormal signs and assist during life-threatening emergencies.
• Perform basic administrative, clerical and technical tasks as trained.
• Use computerized patient care systems and maintain patient records.
• Maintain knowledge of medical terminology and patient care procedures.

Kenntnisse

CPR

Venipuncture

Injections

EKG

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Organization

Patient flow

Computerized patient care systems

Ausbildung

Medical assistant diploma/certificate

HS Diploma/Transcript/GED

BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory Hematology-Oncology clinics. The role involves assisting in patient care, recognizing signs of distress, and performing basic administrative tasks under supervision.

The position requires MA diploma/certificate, HS diploma, BLS certification, and ability to handle injections, venipuncture, CPR, and venipuncture with safety protocols. Opportunities to contribute across front and back office.