Medical Assistant - Full-time

pDescription/ppAre you an outstanding Medical Assistant with a passion for patient care? RCCA is seeking a dynamic individual to become an integral part of our team in Sparta, NJ. Our medical assistants play a pivotal role in supporting physicians and clinicians, ensuring the delivery of top-notch patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting./ppbr//ppElevate your career and make a difference with RCCA. Apply now to become a vital member of our team dedicated to transforming cancer care!/ppbr//ppEmployment Type: Full Time/ppLocation: Sparta, NJ/ppCompensation: $15.58 - $21.00 per hour/ppemCompensation packages based on your unique skills, experience, and qualifications/em/ppbr//ppAs of the date of this posting, RCCA offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. In addition to the salary, we provide: 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 (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay, Tuition discounts with numerous universities./ppbr//ppWe believe these benefits underscore our commitment to the well-being and professional growth of our employees./ppbr//ppstrongResponsibilities and Duties:/strong/pulliAfter the patient signs in at the front desk the Medical Assistant greets the patient and escorts them in for office visits with the physician or nurse practitioner and lab work./liliTransports patients safely using appropriate equipment such as wheelchairs./liliObtains patient vital signs, height and weight. Documents the information by entering it into the electronic medical record./liliEnsures that exam rooms and physician offices are stocked with medical supplies, equipment and the appropriate paperwork./liliSet-up for bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures and any other surgical and non-surgical procedures ordered for the patient./li/ulpstrongLab Specimen Collection:/strong/pulliAfter receiving and reviewing laboratory orders, obtain blood specimens./liliObtain blood specimens for analysis by finger stick or venipuncture depending on the specific test ordered. Identify the patient by having the patient state their first and last name and date of birth and compare it to the RCCA ID number./liliReview all specimens for acceptability./liliInstructs patients in the proper collection of twenty-four-hour urines. Verifies that the containers contain the proper preservative and instruct the patient in refrigeration or acid precautions if appropriate./li/ulpstrongLab Quality Control:/strong/pulliInvestigate all out-of-range results and document the corrective action taken./li/ulpstrongLaboratory Testing:/strong/pulliAfter assuring satisfactory QC and instrument function, perform CBC on the Hematology Analyzer. Review all results for acceptability, critical results, or clinically significant changes. Report critical values or significant changes to the physician. Maintain documentation of all results, or of any corrective action taken./liliProcess Bone Marrow biopsy specimens for transport to the appropriate reference laboratory for analysis./liliProcess all specimens for outside lab testing. Refer to manual for instructions./liliInitiative – The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands abilities professionally and personally./liliInterpersonal Relationships – The willingness and ability to communicate, cooperate, and work with co-workers, supervisors, and patients./li/ulpstrongRecord Keeping:/strong/pulliPractices OSHA safety standards./liliMaintains Universal Precautions./liliDisposes of all biohazard waste according to OSHA standards./liliMust comply with all State, Federal and Local Regulations./liliConducts practice without discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, sexual preference, national origin or handicap./liliDemonstrates the ability to work well with peers while ensuring a strong cohesive team./liliFollows the chain of command appropriately when necessary./liliRespects and maintains the patient’s right to privacy by protecting confidential information by adhering to HIPAA guidelines./liliAll other duties as assigned./li/ulpRequirements/ppstrongEducation:/strong/pulliHigh school graduate or equivalent./liliCurrent Certification from an accredited program for Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant preferred./li/ulpstrongPHYSICAL DEMANDS:/strongbr/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.br//ppstrongWORK ENVIRONMENT:/strongbr/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./p