Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

The US Oncology Network in Hayward, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians in a fast-paced oncology clinic. You will escort patients, record vitals, prepare exam rooms, and assist with procedures, while maintaining safety and infection control protocols.

Candidates should have a Medical Assistant certification and at least one year of ambulatory experience; EMR experience is preferred. This on-site role offers hourly compensation based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.
• 1 year ambulatory care experience preferred.
• 1 year EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms.
• Record patient data prior to visits, including vitals, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtain necessary patient records prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintain exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answer patient calls and refer to physician or nurse/pharmacist as needed.

Education

Medical Assistant certification program

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

1 year ambulatory experience preferred

1 year EMR experience preferred

Job description

Overview

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

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

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 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.