Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) is looking for an exceptional Medical Assistant to join the team. This position 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 physicians schedule. This individual must also possess strong multi-tasking abilities and bring positivity and passion to their work. If you want to join a team that is on the cutting edge of cancer care, while always putting the patient first, we want to hear from you! 

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Freehold, NJ

As 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.

We believe these benefits underscore our commitment to the well-being and professional growth of our employees.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• After 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.
• Transports patients safely using appropriate equipment such as wheelchairs.
• Obtains patient vital signs, height and weight. Documents the information by entering it into the electronic medical record.
• Ensures that exam rooms and physician offices are stocked with medical supplies, equipment and the appropriate paperwork.
• Set-up for bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures and any other surgical and non-surgical procedures ordered for the patient.

Lab Specimen Collection:

• After receiving and reviewing laboratory orders, obtain blood specimens.
• Obtain 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.
• Review all specimens for acceptability.
• Instructs 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.

Lab Quality Control:

• Investigate all out-of-range results and document the corrective action taken.

Laboratory Testing:

• After 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.
• Process Bone Marrow biopsy specimens for transport to the appropriate reference laboratory for analysis.
• Process all specimens for outside lab testing. Refer to manual for instructions.
• Initiative – The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands abilities professionally and personally.
• Interpersonal Relationships – The willingness and ability to communicate, cooperate, and work with co-workers, supervisors, and patients.

Record Keeping:

• Practices OSHA safety standards.
• Maintains Universal Precautions.
• Disposes of all biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.
• Must comply with all State, Federal and Local Regulations.
• Conducts practice without discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, sexual preference, national origin or handicap.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with peers while ensuring a strong cohesive team.
• Follows the chain of command appropriately when necessary.
• Respects and maintains the patient’s right to privacy by protecting confidential information by adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Certificates, Qualifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current Certification from an accredited program for Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant.