Oncology Clinic Medical Assistant - PRN

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities seeks a skilled Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians in a busy oncology clinic. You will escort patients, document vital signs, collect data, and help with exams and treatments on-site in Suffolk, VA.

This role emphasizes workflow efficiency, patient safety, and adherence to compliance standards. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 5 years of medical/clinical assistant experience, CPR certification, and CMA certification

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants strongly preferred.
• Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant strongly preferred.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• 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 and verifies presence of consent prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Assists with delegated patient education including distributing education literature.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admissions and schedules follow-up on receipt of test results.
• Assists with pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed.

Skills

Medical assistant experience

CPR certified

Patient data collection

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

Medical assisting program certificate

Job description

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities seeks a skilled Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians in a busy oncology clinic. You will escort patients, document vital signs, collect data, and help with exams and treatments on-site in Suffolk, VA.

This role emphasizes workflow efficiency, patient safety, and adherence to compliance standards. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 5 years of medical/clinical assistant experience, CPR certification, and CMA certification