Medical Assistant

American Oncology Partners, PA; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with 100% match

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

American Oncology Partners, PA in Fort Wayne is looking for a Medical Assistant to support physicians with medical procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Responsibilities include conducting blood tests, documentation, and assisting in patient care.

The ideal candidate must have a High School diploma, BLS certification, and at least one year of relevant medical assistant experience. Competitive compensation includes comprehensive health insurance and a 401(k) plan with a 100% match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a medical assistant in a clinic or physician’s office capable of venipuncture.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for clinic travel.
• Certifications/licenses required by state.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with medical procedures in office.
• Perform laboratory blood work and blood draws.
• Document all QC and QA corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical and critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Customer-focused mindset

Self-management

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS certification

Tools

MS Office

EMR

Job description

Location & Pay

Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology – Pay Range: $15.83 - $26.38

Summary

Assist physicians with medical procedures in office. Responsible for phlebotomy, laboratory testing, quality control, instrument troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform proper quality control procedures before patient testing.
• Perform laboratory blood work and blood draws.
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Execute technical laboratory procedures accurately and on time, meeting accreditation standards.
• Prepare blood or bone marrow slides for evaluation.
• Send outside labs to appropriate facilities as directed by patient’s insurance plan.
• Maintain test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists per regulatory agencies.
• Follow AON patient ID policy and procedure with every patient encounter.
• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, pain level, and PHQ9 depression screening and document in Onco/EMR.
• Place patient in exam room and prepare for physician promptly.
• Receive lab reports via telephone, lab system, or fax and document in patient’s chart or Onco/EMR for physician review.
• Assist physicians with procedures: bone marrow aspirates, fine needle aspirates, paracentesis, and pelvic exams.
• Schedule outside testing, referrals to other physicians, and hospital admissions as ordered.
• Document testing and treatment rendered; prepare encounter forms for billing or electronically superbill.
• Document all QC and QA corrective actions.
• Show physician critical blood counts according to guidelines.
• Obtain all pertinent scans and CDs and prepare for physician’s review.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies and place orders with purchasing as needed.
• Initiate troubleshooting when instrument malfunctions and contact central lab or service company.
• Perform EKG testing where applicable.
• Carry out any duties required to keep laboratory compliant with state and federal regulations.
• Perform compliance testing and complete required CEUs annually to meet C.O.L.A. requirements.
• Observe safety guidelines, maintaining cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment.
• Assist in training new employees on job duties.
• Work at any AON location as needed and accommodate overtime with sufficient notice.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; certifications/licenses required by state.
• BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for clinic travel.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a medical assistant in a clinic or physician’s office capable of venipuncture.
• Analytical & critical thinking with problem‑solving, decision‑making, planning, time management, and organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, conflict management, and diversity awareness.
• Effective written and oral communication; active listening and balanced feedback.
• Customer‑focused mindset with ability to build a culture of quality and performance excellence.
• Self‑management with ability to work independently and with minimal supervision; capable of remote work if required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and EMR.

Work Schedule

Standard Core Workdays/Hours: Monday–Friday,8:00AM–5:00PM. Occasional overtime and weekend shifts may be required based on location needs. Travel required less than 25% of standard workdays.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network. 401(k) plan with 100% match and investment options is available to full‑time and part‑time staff. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program is offered.