Oncology Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

US Oncology Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

US Oncology Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians in a clinical setting. Under direct supervision, you will assist with patient care, record data, prepare exam rooms, and help with procedures.

This role emphasizes efficient patient flow, accurate clerical tasks, and adherence to the clinic's compliance standards. A high school diploma and an accredited Medical Assistant program are required; EMR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

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 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

Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants

Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

1 year Ambulatory experience preferred

1 year EMR experience preferred

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

US Oncology Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians in a clinical setting. Under direct supervision, you will assist with patient care, record data, prepare exam rooms, and help with procedures.

This role emphasizes efficient patient flow, accurate clerical tasks, and adherence to the clinic's compliance standards. A high school diploma and an accredited Medical Assistant program are required; EMR experience is preferred.