Medical Assistant PRN

The US Oncology Network•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The US Oncology Network believes local cancer care is better care and in 2017 Vantage Oncology joined The US Oncology Network. The US Oncology Network empowers the delivery of advanced integrated cancer care through our network of independent physicians who share expertise and resources to provide quality, value-based care close to home. Our clinical and business support capabilities, expertise and industry-leading technologies keep local practices at the forefront of high quality, efficient care delivery while enabling practice success, quality of life and financial security for physicians. The US Oncology Network has 1,400 affiliated physicians, 400 locations across the United States and 800,000 patients treated annually. We have an immediate opening for a PRN Medical Assistant to join our team! 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.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant

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.
Depending on practice-specific protocols, may be asked to obtain.
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, i.e. typing, filing faxing reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.
Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals, any important information given by patient.
Collection of inbound meaningful use data.
Flu documentation, initial height and weight.
Prints med list for patient to review.
Fill out disability forms.
Schedule blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, ordering special tests (Oncotypes, Kras testing, EGFR (epidural growth factor receptor), Myraid, Paradigm, etc). -May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.