Clinic Medical Assistant Cancer Center Full-time Days

About the job

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston is hiring a full-time clinic medical assistant for its cancer center, working days. Working under a physician or nurse, the medical assistant handles both clinical tasks and front-office work that keep the clinic running.

The hospital is part of ScionHealth.

What you'll do

• Help with patient assessments and treatments under supervision
• Carry out basic diagnostic procedures and collect specimens
• Watch for changes in a patient's condition and report them
• Record the care given in the medical record
• Order, stock, clean and do minor troubleshooting on medical equipment and supplies
• Set up and keep exam rooms ready
• Handle scheduling, registration, reception, filing and data entry
• Look out for patients' physical and emotional well-being and protect their privacy under HIPAA
• Take part in quality improvement efforts and educational programs, and follow infection control and safety practices, including PPE

What you need

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or a shown ability to do the essential work of the role
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) on hire or within the time frame the facility sets
• Good spoken and written communication, teamwork, organization and attention to detail
• Able to stand, walk, sit, reach and use your hands often, and to lift or move up to 50 pounds now and then
• Good vision and hearing, and able to communicate clearly
• Comfortable with exposure to blood, body fluids and communicable diseases, and possibly fumes, airborne particles or hazardous chemicals

Preferred

• Completion of a medical assistant certificate or diploma program
• Prior experience in a clinical setting

Schedule

• Day shift, full-time

Benefits

• A sign-on bonus