Medical Assistant, Float - Peninsula

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Virginia, Newport News (MN, VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in oncology care is seeking dedicated Medical Assistants to join their team. This role involves supporting physicians in patient care, managing medical records, and ensuring a smooth patient flow in a clinical setting. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and ideally have experience in a multi-physician practice. The position requires a commitment to patient care and the ability to travel between sites as needed. Join a team that values compassion and expertise, and contribute to making a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a multi-physician practice preferred.
• CMA certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment.
• Record patient data prior to each physician visit.
• Schedule patient tests and procedures as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Record Management

Clinical Procedures Assistance

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

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 many exciting opportunities for Medical Assistants to support our offices in Newport News and Hampton!

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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 preferred, 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 as needed

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.