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Medical Assistant - Oncology

Palo Alto, CA 94304

Posted: 03/30/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Medical Assistant (MA) Job Number: 4287 Pay Rate: $32.00-$35.00

Job Description


Are you a Medical Assistant who brings both clinical confidence and compassionate care to every patient interaction? If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, love working with a diverse patient population, and take pride in keeping both people and processes running smoothly, we want to meet you. 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 shift 
  • Start Date: 04/27/2026
  • End Date: 10/13/2026
  • Duration: 25 Weeks Initially
  • Department: Cancer Center/Oncology 
  • Location: Palo Alto, California 
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

Preferred 
  • EPIC Experience 
  • Medical Assistant Certificate 
  • Oncology experience 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
  • Knowledge of and ability to use and apply medical terminology in performing his/her duties. 
  • Knowledge of coding and billing regulations.
  • Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area. 
  • Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job. 
  • Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
  • Ability to demonstrate customer service sills in interactions with all patients, families and staff, including high volume and stressful situations. 
  • Ability to work independently as well as an integral part of the patient care team. 
  • Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures. 

Responsibilities
  • Perform all clerical duties required to complete patient check in/out, administer and coordinate the HMO referral and service authorization process, rooming duties and performs other clinic front desk activities. 
  • Prepares the necessary equipment and supplies for exam. 
  • Maintains clean and orderly exam rooms, hallways and work areas. 
  • Promptly and accurately reports and refers patient's concerns and symptoms, reactions, changes (appropriate to age) to licensed clinic personnel. 
  •  Schedules and edits and maintain patient physician appointments for new and returning patients, using the scheduling system. 
  • Informs patient's authorization and collects payment for new and returning patients, using the scheduling system. 
  • Collects patient demographic and insurance data and enters into system as well as assigns medical record numbers. 
  • Assures appropriate verifications and authorizations are complete before patient sees provider. 
  • Assists physicians with procedure set-ups, patient procedures and examinations. 
  • Administers medication following approved procedures and only after checking medication and dose with a licensed person. 
  • Collects and sends specimens to appropriate labs for testing per protocol. 
  • Processes requests for prescription refills according to established practice. 
  • Performs patient care, including vital signs, weights, rooming, assisting with procedures, medication administration (vaccinations) and injections. 
  • As required, performs waived testing (urine dipstick, urine pregnancy test, blood glucose testing), scheduling radiology appointments, perform EKGs, administer immunizations. 


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!

Refer a friend and get $250 bonus for every referral! *
Refer via referrals@powerpersonnel.com

*In order to get the bonus, the person referred must work at least 20 shifts.
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