Medical Assistant Float - Oncology, Atascadero / San Luis Obispo

Description

Medical Assistants are unlicensed assistive personnel who work under the direct supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner. Medical Assistants participate in the total patient care in the ambulatory Hematology-Oncology clinics, recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms and provide support during life threatening emergencies. MAs may perform basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services when conditions regarding supervision, training, specific authorization, and records are met.

Salary range : $29.46 / hr - $38.87 / hr

Qualifications

Required :

• A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows :
• Documentation of completing of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that is accredited by ASSCS, ACCET,CAAHEP or ABHES or
• Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT or
• Documentation of completing a medical assistant progr am and demonstrated completion of no less than 10 clock hours of training in administering injections and performing skin tests; 10 hours of training in venipuncture and skin puncture for the purpose of withdrawing blood; at least 10 of each intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections and 10 skin tests, and / or at least 10 venipuncture and 10 skin punctures; 10 hours of training in administering medical by inhalation.Each of the aforementioned 10 hours of training and skill assessments must be completed in conjunction with the UCLA Hematology / Oncology LVN Educator and under appropriate supervision and no later than within 6 months of hire.

High School (HS) Diploma / HS Transcripts / GED