Medical Assistant II

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Oncology Hematology is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patient care in a clinical environment. You will assist physicians, record vital signs, handle clerical tasks, and help maintain smooth patient flow.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and MA training; phlebotomy experience and BCLS certification are preferred. This position is typically full-time and on-site at the MOH clinics across Maryland and DC.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam/treatment areas and assist in procedures.
• Record vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and med changes prior to visits.
• Obtain patient records as required and prepare exam rooms.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administer injections as delegated; maintain infection control protocols.
• Support scheduling, phone calls, and clerical tasks as needed.
• Monitor and communicate abnormal vitals to nursing/physician.
• Coordinate tests, transfusions, and ordering of select labs as directed.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

Phlebotomy

BCLS certification

Certified Medical Assistant

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate (preferred)

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Maryland Oncology Hematology!

We're looking for passionate and talented professionals to join our team in providing exceptional cancer care. If you're dedicated to making a difference for patients, physicians, and colleagues, we want to hear from you! With 15+ locations across Maryland and DC, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow and thrive.

Explore opportunities with us and apply today!

The general pay scale for this position at MOH is $17.92 - $27.60 per hour. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

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.