West

The US Oncology Network•Tigard, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Oncology is seeking a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant to support its medical oncology team. The role floats among the West, Rose Quarter, and East Cancer Center facilities in Oregon, with the listed location at the West Cancer Clinic in Tigard, Oregon. Under direct supervision, the Medical Assistant supports physicians and clinicians with patient care in a clinical environment, helping promote efficient patient flow and care during examinations and procedures. The role assists a specific physician with patient rooming, vital signs, and communications on the provider’s behalf. Oncology or specialty experience is identified as helpful for success. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The listed pay range is $21.09–$35.65 per hour; final offers depend on applicable experience and qualifications as well as internal equity considerations. The work takes place in an oncology/hematology clinic and may involve exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to that setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR certification.
Minimum 1–3 years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant is preferred.
Certificate of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred.
Phlebotomy experience is preferred.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including handling and lifting patients, standing and walking for extensive periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying items up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
One to three years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
Phlebotomy experience.
Oncology or specialty experience.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.
Record patient data before physician visits, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
Obtain patient records needed by the physician before treatment or procedures.
Prepare and stock exam and treatment rooms and order supplies as needed.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures as requested.
Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, including hormones and biological growth factors.
Maintain exam and treatment room disinfection protocols.
Process instruments and equipment as needed.
Answer patient telephone calls and refer them to a physician, nurse, or pharmacist as appropriate.
Phone in prescriptions and make other patient calls as required or directed by physicians.
Schedule patient tests, procedures, and hospital admissions; schedule follow-up appointments for test results as applicable.
Obtain new-patient records and previous test results, X-rays, and scans.
Perform other administrative duties, such as typing, filing, faxing, and reception, as requested by a supervisor or physician.