Primary MA

US Oncology Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Care Northwest in Spokane, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers with patient care duties and promote efficient patient flow across exams and procedures. Responsibilities include data collection, specimen handling, injections, and coordinating tests and follow-ups.

The role emphasizes adherence to compliance programs, patient confidentiality, and ongoing professional development within an oncology/hematology setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and accredited Medical Assistant program completion
• CPR certification
• Five years of experience as a medical or nursing assistant in hospital/clinic
• Phlebotomy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and provider offices
• Record patient data including vital signs and allergies
• Obtain necessary patient records and verify consent
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms
• Assist providers with exams and procedures
• Support patient education and information delivery
• Administer injections under supervision
• Document all elements of care and communicate with provider
• Maintain room disinfection and supply management
• Coordinate tests, procedures and follow-up appointments
• Assist with pre-authorizations and scheduling changes
• Handle admin duties as needed
• Maintain indigent drug and sample drug programs
• Pursue ongoing oncology nursing education and professional development
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs documentation

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program

CPR certification

Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Overview

Join a Legacy of Care – Delivering over 50 years of Healing and Hope

For over five decades Cancer Care Northwest has been the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center, providing an integrated approach to the diagnosis, treatment and healing of cancer and blood-related diseases.

Our collective passion to fight against cancer is what motivates and inspires us every day and is the reason Cancer Care Northwest has become the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center. We provide comprehensive, innovative, compassionate, integrated care throughout each patient’s journey. We are searching for dedicated professionals who share our passion in saving lives. Are you searching for better work-life balance? Join us in our mission to save lives

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for assisting providers and clinicians with patient care duties as well as supporting CCNW public health screening activities as directed. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams and procedures. Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones and maintaining physician’s schedule. Supports and adheres to the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities:

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, provider offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
• Records patient data prior to each provider visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by provider and verifies presence of consent prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists providers with exams and procedures as requested.
• Assists with delegated patient education activities including but not limited to distributing education literature, etc.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections after appropriate training and supervision, including but not limited to, vaccines and biological growth factors.
• Documents all elements of care. Communicate all pertinent information to the attending provider.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols. Processes, instruments and equipment as needed. Adheres to CCNW policies regarding use of protective personal equipment (PPE) and hygiene standards in workplace.
• Provides telephone or in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge. Communicates clinical information from screening interviews to appropriate providers/supervisors in a timely manner to support care coordination.
• Phones in prescriptions, complete with proper documentation, and keeps an accurate medication list for all patients under his/her care.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admissions and schedules appointments to follow-up on test results, as applicable.
• Assists with select pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed. Informs provider of patient reschedules and no shows.
• Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.
• Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing, faxing, reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or provider.
• Maintains indigent drug program and sample drug program as assigned.
• Maintain Current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Performs all other duties/responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education, Certification/Licensure, and Prior Experience: to perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following:

• Washington: High School Diploma or General Education Degree. Graduate from an accredited program for Medical Assistants. Current DOH MA Certified or able to obtain DOH MA Registered credentials or Current DOH Nursing Assistant Certified in a hospital or clinic setting. CPR certification.
• Idaho: High School Diploma or General Education Degree. Graduate of Nationally Accredited Medical Assisting program. CPR certification.
• Previous phlebotomy experience (preferred).
• Have five (5) years’ experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting

Physical Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:

• Regularly: stand, bend, stoop/crouch, grasp, reach, talk, and hear
• Occasionally: sit, lift up to 40 pounds, pull/push up to 40 pounds, carry up to 40 pounds
• Vision: clearly see up to 5 feet with or without corrective lenses

Work Environment:

While performing the essential duties/responsibilities of this job, the employee:

• will not be exposed to any workplace environmental conditions caused by extreme noise, heat, cold, workplace hazards, or atmospheric dust/fumes/vapors/mists
• will be exposed to blood borne pathogens
• will be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
• will be exposed to ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment

Salary DOE – $21.80 - $31.61

Benefit Information https://careers.usoncology.com/benefits