Medical Assistant II

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; New York, Newark (NY, NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cancer care is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians in providing exceptional patient care. This role involves assisting with exams, recording vital patient information, and ensuring efficient clinic operations. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the well-being of patients undergoing treatment. If you are passionate about healthcare and have experience in a clinical setting, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. Join a team that values excellence in cancer care and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment.
• Records patient data and prepares exam/treatment rooms.
• Administers injections and maintains disinfection protocols.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Administrative Duties

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Overview

Delaware's Largest Cancer Treatment Group- Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, Newark, DE

We are a private practice comprised of 11 physicians and 10 APPs. Our mission is to provide quality cancer care to the patients in our local community. We are affiliated with the US Oncology Network, which is one of the nation's largest networks of integrated, community-based oncology practices that are dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. Our board-certified physicians in Hematology and Medical Oncology, Palliative Care Medicine, and breast surgery have trained and held faculty positions in nationally and internationally recognized academic centers. Our physicians have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant diseases and disorders of the blood and breast.

Through our relationship with the US oncology Network, we are able to offer a competitive salary and affordable benefits including but not limited as Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, 401K profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and parental leave.

We have an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant.

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.

Applicants will be hired into the title appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.