Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator - Cancer Center

Medical Assistant

Are you a medical assistant who brings both clinical confidence and compassionate care to every patient interaction? Apply today and help us deliver care that's as coordinated as it is compassionate.

Details

• Pay: $32.00-$35.00 per hour (DOE)
• Shift Days: Monday through Friday
• Shift Times: 8 hour day shifts
• Duration: 13 weeks initially
• Department: Cancer Center
• Location: Palo Alto, CA

Benefits

• Great working location
• Health insurance
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Weekly payroll
• 24-hour accessibility
• Personalized service

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Medical assistant diploma from an approved school
• BLS - Basic Life Support required (AHA)
• A minimum of 1 year of experience as medical assistant
• Ability to work in fast paced environment supporting multiple providers

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and ensure availability of necessary equipment, supplies, and patient information (lab results) prior to visit.
• Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and the coordination of care during patient encounters.
• Perform direct patient care, including room, taking vital signs, weights, administering medications, vaccines, injections, and conducting waives testing (glucose, urine dipstick, EKGs)
• Administer medications per protocol and only after verification with licensed personnel.
• Process prescription refill requests and follow established guidelines.
• Collect and send lab specimens according to clinical protocol and ensure accurate documentation.
• Schedule, edit, and maintain appointment for clinical visits and radiology, ensuring accuracy in the scheduling system.
• Accurately collect and input patient demographic and insurance data; ensure authorizations and verifications are completed prior to visits.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe clinical and administrative areas.
• Provide compassionate, responsive service by addressing patient inquiries, acting as a liaison, and support patients through the care process.
• Communicate patient concerns, symptoms, or changes promptly to licensed clinical staff and assist with patient messaging as needed.

About Us

Power Personnel has been working with healthcare professionals like you since 1994. We are the experts in healthcare staffing in Northern California. That's why so many hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities rely on us for filling critical positions. If you want competitive pay, excellent working conditions and a team that supports you, we can help!

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