Medical Assistant

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

PTO

401k match

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Retail discounts

Job summary

US Oncology Network is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians in an oncology/hematology clinic. You will assist with exams, patient prep, and routine care tasks while maintaining efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include collecting vital signs, recording data, preparing treatment rooms, administering injections as delegated, scheduling, and handling clerical duties with a focus on quality patient service and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• 3+ years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and assist with visits.
• Record patient data prior to physician visits (vital signs, height, weight, allergies).
• Obtain necessary patient records before treatment.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administer injections as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintain exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Respond to patients' calls and requests.
• Perform clerical duties (typing, filing, faxing, reception).
• Alert nurse/physician of abnormal vitals or important information.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Injections

Scheduling

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Overview

Why work for us?
We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes 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, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

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.

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

MINIMUM 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.