Oncology Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin Pro

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians in a fast-paced oncology/hematology clinic in California. Under supervision, you will handle patient intake, vitals, and clerical tasks to promote efficient patient flow and care.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, assisting with exams, administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as delegated, maintaining sterile conditions, and coordinating referrals and

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• 1 year Ambulatory experience preferred.
• 1 year EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
• Record patient data prior to each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtain all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintain all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answer patient telephone calls for referrals to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Phone in prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
• Inform physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
• Perform other administrative duties as requested by supervisor or physician.

Skills

Ambulatory experience

EMR experience

Patient care

Education

Certificate of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians in a fast-paced oncology/hematology clinic in California. Under supervision, you will handle patient intake, vitals, and clerical tasks to promote efficient patient flow and care.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, assisting with exams, administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as delegated, maintaining sterile conditions, and coordinating referrals and