Per Diem Oncology Medical Assistant

Overview

It may sound cliché, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for all of us. It’s much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role, each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.

If this sounds like you, please reach out to us. We can’t wait to hear your story.

• Per Diem, up to 20 hours per week (Typically 8‑hour shifts)
• Location:
  
  This position is a float position that will require travel between Oregon clinic’s.
• Salary Range: $21.25‑$34.03 per hour
• Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate’s applicable experience and qualifications, as well as internal employee equity considerations.

Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care (i.e., exams and procedures). Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining 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 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.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, including but not limited to hormones and biological growth factors.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Phone in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and hospital admissions and schedules appointments to follow‑up on test results, as applicable.
• Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x‑rays, scans, etc.
• Performs other administrative duties, i.e., typing, filing, faxing reception, etc., as requested by supervisor or physician.

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred. Current CPR certification required.
• Experience/Training: Minimum 1‑3 years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant, preferred. Phlebotomy experience preferred.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness, Hospital, and Legal Plans
• PTO and Holiday Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Robust Wellness Program and Incentives
• EAP
• Perks
• Jeans Fridays!

For benefit‑eligible employees who work 20 hours or greater, we proudly offer the following benefits described above.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear.

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing…