Medical Assistant

The US Oncology Network•Columbus, NE

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Medical Assistant assists physicians and clinicians with patient care in a clinical environment, supporting efficient patient flow, examinations, and procedures. The role also provides clinic support, including clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physicians’ schedules. The Medical Assistant supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The position involves preparing patients and rooms, recording patient information, obtaining records and specimens, assisting with examinations and procedures, administering injections, and maintaining room and equipment protocols. It also includes patient communications, scheduling, selected authorization tasks, and other administrative and program duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum five years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
Current CPR certification required.
Some state regulations may require specific certifications to work as a Medical Assistant.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.
Record patient data before each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
Obtain patient records required by the physician and verify that consent is present before treatment or procedures.
Prepare and stock exam and treatment rooms and order supplies as needed.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures as requested.
Assist with delegated patient education, including distributing educational literature.
Obtain blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
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.
Phone in prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by physicians and registered nurses.
Schedule patient tests, procedures, and hospital admissions, as well as follow-up appointments when test results are received, as applicable.
Assist with selected pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed.
Inform physicians about patient reschedules and no-shows.
Obtain new-patient records and previous test results, X-rays, scans, and other records.
Perform administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, and reception tasks as requested by a supervisor or physician.
Maintain the indigent drug program and sample drug program as assigned.
Enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision, as applicable.