Medical Assistant

The US Oncology Network; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Oncology Network in Castro Valley, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians in a clinical setting. You will assist with exams, record vital signs, and manage supplies.

Under direct supervision, you will handle administrative tasks, EMR data entry, and patient communication, ensuring efficient patient flow and adherence to compliance standards.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• 1 year Ambulatory experience preferred.
• 1 year EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms.
• Record patient data prior to physician visits.
• Obtain patient records as required by physician.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures.
• Maintain exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answer patient calls for referrals to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Phone in prescriptions as directed by physicians/RN.
• Inform physician of patient reschedules and no-shows.
• Perform other administrative duties as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Clerical tasks

EMR data entry

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant certificate

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Overview

HOURLY RATE (DEPENDING ON SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): $25.25 - $35.62

Scope

Under direct supervision, assists our 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• 1 year Ambulatory experience preferred.
• 1 year EMR experience 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.