Sr. Medical Assistant

US Oncology Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

PTO and Holidays

Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

North Main Radiation Oncology is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians in a busy oncology clinic. You will assist with patient care, take vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and help maintain efficient patient flow.

This entry-level role offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule (7:45am–4:15pm), a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth within The US Oncology Network. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Entry level with 0-3 years experience; 1 year preferred.
• Current BCLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms and treatment rooms.
• Record patient data prior to physician visits (vital signs, height, weight, allergies, meds).
• Obtain necessary patient records before treatment or procedures.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms; order supplies as needed.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures.
• Maintain infection control protocols in exam/treatment rooms.
• Answer patient calls and route referrals as needed.
• Document scheduling and coordinate with nurses/physicians.
• Perform administrative duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Spanish bilingual

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

BCLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Overview

At North Main Radiation Oncology, our patients are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant who is committed to delivering exceptional patient care

Join our team in a Monday through Friday, 7:45am-4:15pm position offering a consistent schedule, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care every day.

At The US Oncology Network, we are committed to supporting our employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance through a comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program with Employee Incentives
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount and Perks Programs
• Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities

SCOPE: Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures. Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physicians schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
• This is an entry level position requiring 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant , 1 year preffered
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Outpatient Experience Preffered
• Bilingual in Spanish Preffered

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.