Medical Assistant

City of Hope; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Virginia Oncology Associates in Suffolk is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a busy oncology/hematology setting. This in-person role requires assisting with exams and procedures, recording patient data, and coordinating tests and admissions as needed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and CMA certification is preferred. Travel between regional sites is required to cover multiple offices as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a multi-physician practice.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• CMA strongly preferred.
• Must be willing to travel between sites in your region, as needed

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment including exams and procedures.
• Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures.
• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
• May schedule patient tests, procedures, and hospital admissions and may schedule appointments to follow up on test results as needed.
• Arranges for pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed.
• Performs other administrative duties as requested by supervisor or physician

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assistance

Experience in multi-physician practice

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant to support our office located in Suffolk.

Employment Type: Full Time

In Person

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Compensation Range: $16.88 - $34.65. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment including exams and procedures.
• Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures.
• 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 limit to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures
• May schedule patient tests, procedures, and hospital admissions and may schedule appointments to follow up on test results as needed
• Arranges for pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed
• Performs other administrative duties as requested by supervisor or physician

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience required, preferably in a multi-physician practice
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate up to date knowledge of the profession and industry
• CMA strongly preferred.
• Must be willing to travel between sites in your region, as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment including exams and procedures.
• Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures.
• 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 limit to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures
• May schedule patient tests, procedures, and hospital admissions and may schedule appointments to follow up on test results as needed
• Arranges for pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed
• Performs other administrative duties as requested by supervisor or physician

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience required, preferably in a multi-physician practice
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate up to date knowledge of the profession and industry
• CMA strongly preferred.
• Must be willing to travel between sites in your region, as needed