Medical Assistant

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Florida; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

US Oncology Network is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant (MA) to join their team in Florida. The MA will assist physicians with patient care duties and support efficient patient flow in a clinical environment. Duties include recording patient data, preparing exam rooms, administering injections, and performing various clerical tasks. This entry-level role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-3 years of experience in a medical assistant or nursing assistant role. Certification as a Medical Assistant is preferred.

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment.
• Support patient flow and care including exams and procedures.
• Perform clerical tasks and maintain physician's schedule.
• Administer injections as delegated by RN or physician.

Skills

Patient care duties

Clerical tasks

Medical assistance

Communication

Education

High School Graduate

Certified Medical Assistant preferred

BCLS certification

Job description

Overview

The US Oncology Network believes local cancer care is better care and in 2017 Vantage Oncology joined The US Oncology Network. The US Oncology Network empowers the delivery of advanced integrated cancer care through our network of independent physicians who share expertise and resources to provide quality, value-based care close to home. Our clinical and business support capabilities, expertise and industry‑leading technologies keep local practices at the forefront of high quality, efficient care delivery while enabling practice success, quality of life and financial security for physicians.

We have an immediate opening for a PRN, MA.

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 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.
• Handles 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. This is an entry level position requiring 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant. Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire. Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant.

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.