Medical Assistant

Benefits

We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑term and Long‑term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan with company match, a Wellness program that rewards a healthy lifestyle, Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts with select retailers.

SCOPE:
Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, including exams and procedures. Performs clinic support tasks such as clerical duties, answering phones, and maintaining the physician’s schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by the physician prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Depending on practice‑specific protocols, may be asked to obtain.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Responds to patients’ calls as requested.
• Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing, faxing reception, etc., as requested by supervisor or physician.
• Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals or any important information given by the patient.
• Collects inbound meaningful use data. Flu documentation, initial height and weight.
• Prints medication list for patient to review.
• Fills out disability forms.
• Schedules blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, and orders special tests (Oncotypes, KRAS testing, EGFR, MYRAYD, Paradigm, etc.).
• May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
• Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications to work as a Medical Assistant.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Requirements include: full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination; standing and walking for extensive periods; occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs; corrected vision and hearing to normal range;

and being able to lift and assist patients as requested. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role is performed in an oncology/hematology clinic environment that may expose employees to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other common conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care