Job Title: Medical Assistant
Job Description

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

ResponsibilitiesEscorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms 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 the 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.Responds to patients’ calls as requested.Performs other administrative duties, such as typing, filing, faxing, and reception, as requested by the supervisor or physician.Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals and any important information given by the patient.Collects inbound meaningful use data, including flu documentation and initial height and weight.Prints medication lists for patients and assists with disability forms.Schedules blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, and orders special tests (e.g., Kras testing, epidermal growth factor receptor testing, Myriad, Paradigm).May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.Essential SkillsBCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)Medical assistingPhlebotomyMinimum three years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistantPatient careCustomer serviceEMR (Electronic Medical Records)Additional Skills & QualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalentCertificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferredPhlebotomy experience preferredCurrent BCLS certification requiredCertified Medical Assistant preferredSome state regulations may require specific certifications to work as a Medical AssistantWork Environment

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. Required to lift and assist patients as requested. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, in an oncology office.

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