Medical Assistant
Core
Assist physicians with medical procedures and laboratory testing in a hematology/oncology setting.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Laboratory & Clinical Support)
Builds
Patient care services, laboratory test results, and clinical documentation
Domain
Healthcare (Hematology & Oncology)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Phlebotomy, venipuncture, blood draws, EKG testing, patient vitals collection, bone marrow slide preparation, fine needle aspirate assistance, paracentesis assistance, pelvic exam assistance, laboratory specimen handling, quality control procedures, EMR documentation, inventory management, instrument troubleshooting, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Second language proficiency, critical thinking, problem solving, time management, computer proficiency (MS Office, EMR)
Responsibilities
Perform blood draws and laboratory blood work; prepare blood or bone marrow slides for evaluation; assist physicians with medical procedures including bone marrows, fine needle aspirates, paracentesis, and pelvic exams; obtain vital signs, height, weight, pain level, and PHQ9 depression screening; perform EKG testing where applicable; maintain test report logs, quality control logs, and equipment records; initiate troubleshooting procedures for instrument malfunctions; maintain adequate inventory of supplies; document all testing/treatment rendered to patients in medical records; show physician critical blood counts according to guidelines; obtain and prepare scans and CDs for physician review; comply with state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to patient care and safety.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC