Medical Assistant - Oncology

Overview

A career caring for cancer patients is a calling for many of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories often share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role, every Compass team member shares the same goal: to provide the best possible care to each and every patient.

Job 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 physician's schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

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.
• Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admissions and schedules appointments to follow-up on test results, as applicable.
• Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.
• Demonstrates reliability and punctuality by consistently showing up on time and maintaining dependable attendance to support team operations and organizational goals.
• Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing reception, etc., as requested by supervisor or physician.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Experience/Training: Minimum (1-3) years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant, preferred. Phlebotomy experience preferred.