Medical Assistant- Oncology

OneOncology; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Free parking

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego is seeking a back office Medical Assistant to join our busy oncology team. The role involves rooming patients, collecting vitals, and supporting infusion and front desk processes in a fast-paced setting.

This in-person, full-time role offers a daytime schedule with pay at $21.00–$26.00 per hour and a benefits package including 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, plus PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program preferred.
• California CPT license a plus.
• Experience with venipuncture and patient vitals is expected.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and records vitals and allergies.
• Assist with prescriptions refill requests.
• Triage messages and relay information to staff and patients.
• Maintain confidential patient records per HIPAA.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certificate

CPT license (Calif CPT)

Tools

Computer proficiency

Office equipment familiarity

Job description

Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego is a proud partner of One Oncology's network of the nations leading oncology practices. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description

Multi physician oncology practice seeking an experienced back office Medical Assistant capable of multi-tasking and providing compassionate patient care with a smile to add to our team. Must be able to perform in a busy environment, able to prioritize and re-prioritize as day progresses. Travel may be required.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Ensure patient satisfaction by providing excellent patients services.
• Addresses patients with a compassionate, friendly and caring attitude.
• Rooms patients, accurately collect and records patients’ vital statistics, allergies, medications and concerns.
• Prepares exam rooms, stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Effectively assists with prescriptions refill requests.
• Triage messages, routes and relays information to staff, providers, and patients in a timely manner.
• Maintains detailed notes in patients’ electronic records.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality for patients in accordance to HIPAA standards.
• Effectively maintains a professional demeanor with patients, staff, and physicians at all times.
• Back up infusion room medical assistant duties (venipuncture, injections, vitals, etc.).
• Effectively performs other duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications, Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited education institution.
• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license a plus.
• Three years of work experience in venipuncture.
• Must comply with OSHA, HIPAA, and office policies and protocols.
• Knowledge of computer/telephone support, preferably in a health care environment.
• Strong customer service background, preferably in health care environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Competence with computer processing functions and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to calmly and professionally resolve customer issues with diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer processing functions and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to calmly and professionally resolve issues with diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Visual acuity to read a computer screen and paper documents; close and distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing acuity to converse with staff and customers in person and by phone.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, reach with hands, and lift and move 10 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 25 pounds occasionally; ability to sit for hours at a time.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Free parking
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Medical Specialty

Oncology

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Work Location

In person Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego (MOASD) offers a complete range of oncology services in an atmosphere of professionalism, encouragement and understanding. MOASD provides personalized care for the detection, diagnosis, treatment, support and follow-up of cancer patients and their families.