Cancer Treatment Centers of America Hiring for Medical Assistant – Part-time Job at Newnan, GA Full Time

Medical Assistant – Part-time

Cancer care is all we do

Hope in healing

Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), part of City of Hope, takes a unique and integrative approach to cancer care. Our patient-centered care model is founded on a commitment to personalized medicine, tailoring a combination of treatments to the needs of each individual patient. At the same time, we support patients’ quality of life by offering therapies designed to help them manage the side effects of treatment, addressing their physical, spiritual and emotional needs, so they are better able to stay on their treatment regimens and get back to life. At the core of our whole-person approach is what we call the Mother Standard® of care, so named because it requires that we treat our patients, and one another, like we would want our loved ones to be treated. This innovative approach has earned our hospitals a Best Place to Work distinction and numerous accreditations. Each of us has a stake in the successful outcomes of every patient we treat.

Job Description:

Job Overview

To deliver compassionate care to patients by assisting provider with clinical tasks, performing support services for providers and providing direct interaction with patients and their caregivers

Obtains vital signs, height & weight, up to date outpatient medication list and enters into Electronic Medical Record. Collects patient data and enters into EMR.

Administers intramuscular injections, subcutaneous injections and nebulizers as directed by provider Performs blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy and specimen collection as directed by provider.

Assists provider with minor bedside procedures, dressing changes and suture removal.

Coordinates prescription refills and requests as directed/ordered by provider.

Directs the flow of the provider’s scheduled appointments and attempts to minimize delays for both patients and the provider.

Assists provider with coordination of patient care by ensuring

orders are scheduled and/or completed as directed by provider. May enter verbal orders in EMR on provider’s behalf as directed by provider.

Distributes educational information and instructions for patient care,

diagnostics, and treatments to patients and caretakers as directed by provider in preparation for tests, procedures and treatments

Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor/provider.

Education/Experience Level

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 
  Graduate of Medical Assistant Program
• 
  MA certification/registration required, CMA(AAMA) Preferred
  
• BLS certification required
• 
  2 years of experience in physician practice preferred
  

We win together

Each CTCA employee is a Stakeholder, driven to make a true difference and help win the fight against cancer. Each day is a challenge, but this unique experience comes with rewards that you may never have thought possible. To ensure each team member brings his or her best self, we offer exceptional support and immersive training to encourage your personal and professional growth. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger and work with a passionate, dynamic group of care professionals, we invite you to join us.

Visit: Jobs.cancercenter.com to begin your journey.