Medical Assistant

The US Oncology Network•Nashville, TN

50d•Onsite

About The Position

SCRI Oncology Partners, located in Nashville, Tenn., is a dedicated cancer treatment center led by globally recognized oncologists with disease expertise in cancer care and clinical research. This center offers patients state-of-the art personalized cancer care and opportunities to participate in clinical trials with innovative treatments. The practice conducts clinical trials through their affiliation with Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a global leader in oncology research that has been offering and managing clinical trials in the community for over 30 years. Since its inception, SCRI has contributed to pivotal research that has helped advance the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. The team at SCRI Oncology Partners is seeking a Medical Assistant who brings compassion and a patient-focused mindset to a fast-paced oncology setting. This individual will play a critical role in supporting care delivery, enhancing patient experience, and ensuring operational efficiency. The responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for this role are outlined below. 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.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

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.
Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
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.