Medical Assistant - Full Time - Lifesigns
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Description
Job Title: Medical Assistant
About Us
At West Cancer Center, we are committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered care through collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence. Our Lifesigns team works together to provide a positive patient experience while supporting efficient and effective clinical operations.
Position Overview
The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled professional who assists in patient care management, bridging the gap between the medical staff and patients. This position performs various clinical and administrative tasks to ensure that health facilities run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist physicians during examinations and procedures
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments
- Administer medications as directed by a physician
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
- Perform basic laboratory tests and EKGs
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, and physicians' instructions to patients
- Ensure that all equipment is sterilized and maintain a clean working environment
- Maintain awareness and compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies
- Ensure examination rooms are stocked with necessary supplies
- Order medical and office supplies as needed
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic understanding of clinical procedures and medical terminology
- Proficiency in using medical software and electronic health records (EHR)
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with diverse patient populations
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask
Preferred:
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program is highly preferred
- Certification from a recognized Medical Assistant program is a plus (e.g., CMA, RMA, NCMA)
- Knowledge of first aid and CPR is desirable
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion
- Must have good balance and coordination
- Medium work requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently
- Close visual acuity, including color, depth perception, and field of vision, is required for activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as hazardous or poisonous materials
Why West Cancer Center is a Great Place to Work
- Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in supporting patients through one of the most challenging times of their lives.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals committed to improving cancer care.
- Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training, educational resources, and growth opportunities.
- Mission-Driven Environment: Be part of an organization guided by compassion, integrity, and innovation.
No nights, weekends, or holidays. Comprehensive benefits package.
Join Us
If you are a detail-oriented and compassionate professional who enjoys supporting patients and working collaboratively with medical staff, we encourage you to apply for the Medical Assistant position with Lifesigns at West Cancer Center.
Skills
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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (8)
- LinkedIn Profile optional
- Website optional
- How did you hear about this job?
- If referred, please list name of the associate that referred you optional
- To help us align expectations early in the process, please share your target salary range in USD. We understand that this may be negotiable, but having a range helps us use your time efficiently.
- If you have worked for West Clinic/West Cancer Center or its affiliates in the past, please list positions(s) and any other name or alias used while employed. optional
- How many years’ experience do you have for this position?
- If you are presently under an employment contract, when does it expire? optional
Pick from a list (11)
- What is your availability?
- Do you have a current BLS certification through the American Heart Association?
- Do you currently have a valid certification or registry? If so, please check which certification or registry you have.
- Have you ever worked for West Clinic/West Cancer Center or its affiliates in the past?
- Have you ever been terminated or resigned in lieu of termination?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- May we contact your current employer?
- Are you presently under an employment contract?
- I understand that West Clinic/West Cancer Center does not respond to application status inquires until I have been selected for a position or the position is filled by another candidate?
- I hereby authorize West Clinic/West Cancer Center to conduct work history, education, personal reference, or police record inquires to determine my acceptability for employment. I authorize West Clinic/West Cancer Center and its agents to procure a consume report and/or investigate consumer report about my background, character or reputation, including, but not limited to information as to my employment, education, consumer credit history (if appropriate for certain job descriptions), driving record, social security number verification, criminal record, and/or public record history. I authorize all persons to fully disclose information relevant to this investigation. I release from liability all persons, companies, and government or other agencies disclosing such information. I further authorize that a photocopy of this authorization may be considered an original.
- I understand that by submitting this application, I acknowledge and warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this document.
Written answers (9)
- List any current memberships or volunteer work optional
- Do you have any relatives or household members employed by West Cancer Center? If so, please indicate name, job title, and location. Do not include any information or identification of marital status.
- If you have ever been terminated or resigned in lieu of termination , please explain: optional
- Have you ever been convicted, pled no contest, or pled guilty to a felony or do you currently have a pending charge? Type YES or NO. If yes, please explain:
- Have you ever been convicted, pled no contest, or pled guilty to ANY misdemeanor to include involving fraud, writing bad checks, theft, DUI, or drugs? DO NOT include juvenile cases or cases sealed or expunged by a court. Do not assume charges have been removed. Type YES or NO. If yes, please explain:
- Have you currently or have you previously been excluded, suspended, or otherwise been ineligible for participation in federal programs, or do you have a controlling interest in an entity that has been so excluded or suspended? Have you ever been sanctioned, disciplined, debarred, and/or excluded by a duly authorized regulatory agency, or are there current restrictions/limits on your license or certification? Type YES or NO. If yes, please explain:
- Have you ever served as an expert witness or consultant in healthcare malpractice cases? Type YES or NO. If yes, please explain:
- Please provide 5 professional references to include name, email address, and phone number.
- Please list any other names used (maiden, alias, nickname) or type NONE.