Medical Assistant - Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Assistant in Thornton.

We realize that it sounds cliché 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.

Under direct supervision, 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 physician’s schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Salary Range: $18.29-$24.00
 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physicians prior to treatment or procedures.

-Assists with electronic patient chart preparation via obtaining external records, notes, and exams and overall ensuring the patient’s chart is prepared for their office visit

-Notifies patients of results within the MA scope of practice as requested by the provider

-Responds to patients’ calls

-Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, scanning and attaching documents to a patient’s chart, faxing orders, etc., as requested by supervisor or physician.

-Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals or any important information given by patient.

-Collection of inbound meaningful use data. Flu documentation, smoking status, initial height and weight, etc.

-Assist with the preparation of chemotherapy patient education patients packets

-Prints med list for patient to review.

-Fill out disability and FMLA forms.

-Schedule blood transfusions for patients

-Assist with the online ordering of special genetic testing (Oncotype Myriad, Caris, Guardant, etc). 

-May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.

-Option to work remotely one day per week after the first 90 days of employment if deemed appropriate by supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or equivalent. Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred. Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.

Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required. 

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

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 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.

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.