Medical Assistant

About the Role

Join Affiliated Oncologists as a Medical Assistant. AO specializes in treating a variety of cancers. Physicians and staff are a multi-disciplinary team focused on helping patients and their families receive the best care and support possible.

SCOPE: 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains all necessary patient records prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
• Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
• Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, reception.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.

Physical Demands

• 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 up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Hourly Range

• $18 - $25 per hour

Benefits Offered

• Medical
• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts (HRCA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• 401(k)
• Wellness Program