Oncology Care Assistant — Entry Level

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401K profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants in Middletown, DE is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant under supervision to assist physicians with patient care, intake, procedures, and administrative duties in an oncology setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CMA certification preferred, 0-3 years experience, and BCLS within 3 months; duties include recording vitals, preparing rooms, assisting during exams, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
• 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with patients in person and via phone.
• 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.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
• Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
• Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants in Middletown, DE is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant under supervision to assist physicians with patient care, intake, procedures, and administrative duties in an oncology setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CMA certification preferred, 0-3 years experience, and BCLS within 3 months; duties include recording vitals, preparing rooms, assisting during exams, and maintaining safety standards.