Oncologist Medical Assistant

The US Oncology Network; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The US Oncology Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our Williamsburg office. This full-time role involves assisting physicians and staff with patient care, maintaining efficient patient flow, and handling administrative tasks in a fast-paced oncology setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience, with CMA strongly preferred. Travel between regional sites may be required. Benefits include M/D/V, Life Ins., and 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a multi-physician practice.
• CMA certification strongly preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.

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 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.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA certification strongly preferred

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 an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant to support our office located in Williamsburg.

Employment Type

Full Time

Benefits

M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Compensation Range

$16.88 - $34.65. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

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 required, 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 in your region, 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.