Medical Assistant West GYN

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

retirement savings

PTO and Holidays

HSA and FSA

Wellness program

Jeans Fridays

Job summary

Compass Oncology is seeking a Medical Assistant in Tigard, OR, to support physicians and clinicians in a fast-paced oncology clinic. You will room patients, take vitals, assist with procedures, and manage clerical tasks while ensuring high-quality patient care.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and 1–3 years of MA or nursing assistant experience; phlebotomy experience is preferred. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment.
• Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care (exams and procedures).
• Performs clinic support tasks including clerical duties, answering phones, and maintaining physician's schedule.
• Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
• Escort patients to and from exam rooms and offices; record patient data such as vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtain necessary patient records prior to treatment; prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms; assist with exams and procedures.
• Administer injections; maintain room disinfection protocols; process instruments and equipment.
• Answer patient calls; relay prescriptions and schedule tests, procedures, and follow-ups.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Medical Assistants certificate preferred

CPR certification

Job description

It may sound cliche, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role, each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. If this sounds like you, please reach out to us. We can't wait to hear your story.

Compass Oncology, the largest multi-specialty medical oncology practice in the Pacific Northwest, is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team at our clinic. Working as part of a team, our Medical Assistants play a crucial role in the daily patient flow. Assisting with rooming patients, taking vitals, and communications on behalf of the assigned provider, our MA's play a crucial role in the Cancer Care Continuum.

Compass Oncology is the place for you if you are a dedicated, team-oriented, patient-centered individual looking for an opportunity where you are proud of what you do, work hard, have fun, want to learn and go home at the end of the day knowing you made a difference in the lives of our patients.

Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours), M-F

Location: Tigard (West Cancer Center)

Salary Range: $21.09-$35.65 Per Hour

**Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate's applicable experience and qualifications, as well as, internal employee equity considerations.

Job Scope:

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

• 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.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, including but not limited to, hormones and biological growth factors.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admissions and schedules appointments to follow-upon test results, as applicable.
• Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.
• Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Experience/Training:

• Minimum (1-3) years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant, preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

More About The Company

Compass Oncology team brings together leading cancer experts in the fields of surgical, medical and radiation oncology, and supportive care to provide the most comprehensive cancer care possible and an even more cohesive patient experience. In addition, the majority of our physicians specialize in particular cancer types, bringing a heightened level of expertise to our patients. If you are a dedicated, team-oriented, patient-centered individual looking for an opportunity where you are proud of what you do, work hard, have fun, want to learn and go home at the end of the day knowing you made a difference in the lives of our patients; Compass Oncology is the place for you!

As a member of The US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest community-based cancer treatment and research networks, Compass Oncology participates in leading-edge clinical trials through Sarah Cannon Research Institute. We proudly serve the Portland and Vancouver communities with clinical offices located throughout the metro area.

To learn more about Compass Oncology and its daily mission, please visit our website at https://compassoncology.com/

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness, Hospital, and Legal Plans
• PTO and Holiday Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Robust Wellness Program and Incentives
• EAP
• Perks
• Jeans Fridays!

For more details: Compass Employee Benefits

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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 prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires hearing and vision corrected 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. Work is performed in an office environment and involves frequent contact with management and staff.