Radiation Oncology Medical Assistant
About the role
Position Summary: AO Multispecialty Clinic is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our Radiation Oncology team. The Radiation Oncology Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to physicians and the multidisciplinary care team throughout the patient's course of care. This role is responsible for patient preparation, vital signs and clinical measurements, medication reconciliation, clinical documentation, patient flow, and coordination of care. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced specialty environment where attention to detail, communication, and compassionate patient care are essential.
About AO Multispecialty Clinic: AO Multispecialty Clinic is a physician-led healthcare organization providing services across Oncology/Hematology, Rheumatology, Urology, and Radiation Therapy. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through clinical excellence, collaboration, and strong operational support. The Radiation Oncology Medical Assistant plays an important role in that mission by supporting safe patient care, efficient clinical workflows, accurate documentation, and a compassionate patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Room and prepare patients for physician visits, follow-up appointments, and on-treatment visits
- Obtain and accurately document vital signs, height, weight, pain scores, and other required clinical measurements
- Obtain relevant patient history and clinical information
- Perform medication and allergy reconciliation and communicate discrepancies to the appropriate clinical team member
- Prepare patients, supplies, and equipment for examinations and office-based procedures
- Assist physicians with examinations and procedures within the Medical Assistant's scope of practice
- Perform approved clinical tasks in accordance with training, competency, physician orders, and organizational policies
- Observe patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate nurse or provider
- Respond appropriately to urgent patient needs and follow established emergency procedures
- Support efficient patient flow throughout the Radiation Oncology department
- Assist with coordination of consultations, follow-up visits, simulation, treatment planning, and treatment-related appointments
- Prepare patients for Radiation Oncology consultations and on-treatment visits
- Coordinate with Radiation Therapists and other clinical staff to facilitate timely movement of patients through the department
- Recognize and communicate treatment-related concerns reported by patients
- Assist with obtaining outside medical records, imaging, pathology, laboratory results, and other information needed for patient care
- Help ensure required clinical information is available before scheduled appointments
- Accurately and promptly document clinical information within the electronic medical record
- Enter vital signs, medication reconciliation, allergies, screening information, and other required clinical