Medical Assistant

The US Oncology Network; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Virginia Cancer Specialists in Arlington seeks a Full Time Medical Assistant to support physicians in a clinical oncology setting. Under supervision, you will assist with exams, patient care, and clerical tasks while promoting efficient patient flow and adherence to the compliance program.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, MA certification preferred, and at least three years of related experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• BCLS certification required.
• Minimum three years as a medical or nursing assistant.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment areas as needed.
• Record patient data prior to visits, including vital signs, height, weight, and allergies.
• Prepare and stock exam rooms; obtain records; assist physicians during exams/procedures.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as delegated by RN/physician.
• Maintain infection control protocols and clean/disinfect treatment rooms.
• Answer calls, schedule referrals, and manage basic administrative tasks.

Skills

Medical assisting

Phlebotomy

BCLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career and not just a job in the Medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer care, is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant for our Arlington office. GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDE: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, and 401(k). 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 physicians schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, 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, 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, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

Physical Demands

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. 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

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.

Join us at Virginia Cancer Specialists, where meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients is our primary goal!

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.