Medical Assistant

Location:

Fairfax, Virginia

Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, is seeking a Temporary Medical Assistant for our Fairfax office. Great benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, and 401K.

Under direct supervision, the Medical Assistant assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment, promotes efficient patient flow, and performs clinic support tasks such as clerical duties, answering phones, and maintaining physician schedules. The candidate will support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program.

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms.
• Record patient data prior to each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtain all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintain all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answer patient telephone calls for referral to physician or pharmacist.
• Phone in prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
• Inform physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
• Perform other administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc., as requested by supervisor or physician.

• 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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by logy) to deliver essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Must stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift and carry items up to 40 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing in the normal range.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.

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.