Medical Assistant

US Oncology Inc.; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Generous PTO

401k plan with company match

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Retail discounts

Job summary

US Oncology Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians in a busy oncology/hematology clinic. You will help with patient flow, collect vitals and patient data, and prepare exam rooms for procedures.

The role requires a High school diploma and MA experience; certification is preferred. Responsibilities include assisting with exams, injections and administrative tasks, while adhering to the US Oncology Compliance Program and company standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist physicians with patient care duties in a clinical setting.
• Record patient data prior to physician visits, including vitals, measurements, allergies, and meds.
• Experience with phlebotomy is preferred but not required; may be required per state rules.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and physician offices as needed.
• Record vital signs, height, weight and allergy information.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administer injections when delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintain infection control and room disinfection protocols.
• Respond to patient calls and perform clerical duties as requested.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical records management

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Certified Medical Assistant preferred

Minimum 3 years experience in MA/NA

BCLS certification

Job description

Overview

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 physician’s schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Why work for us?

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• a generous PTO program
• a 401k plan that comes with a company match
• a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• an Employee Assistance program
• discounts on some of your favorite retailers

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.
• Depending on practice-specific protocols, may be asked to obtain.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Responds to patients’ calls as requested.
• Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.
• Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals, any important information given by patient.
• Collection of inbound meaningful use data. Flu documentation, initial height and weight. -
• Prints med list for patient to review.
• Fill out disability forms.
• Schedule blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, ordering special tests (Oncotypes, Kras testing, EGFR (epidural growth factor receptor), Myraid, Paradigm, etc).
• May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.

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.
• 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.
• -Required to lift and assist patients as requested.

• 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.