Medical Oncology Medical Assistant
About The Position
OneOncology is positioning community oncologists to drive the future of cancer care through a patient-centric, physician-driven, and technology-powered model to help improve the lives of everyone living with cancer. Our team is bringing together leaders to the market place to help drive OneOncology’s mission and vision. Why join us? This is an exciting time to join OneOncology. Our values-driven culture reflects our startup enthusiasm supported by industry leaders in oncology, technology, and finance. We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to improve and build new processes that support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients they serve. Job Description: The Medical Oncology Medical Assistant coordinates clinical care, including direct and indirect patient care, and assists the clinical supervisor and physicians in infection control, inventory, and equipment maintenance. The medical assistant’s role is to assist under the authorized delegation of physicians. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical clinic is required.
- Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vitals, and processing specimens.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, ICD, and CPT Codes.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
- Proficient computer software and database skills.
- Comfortable speaking on the phone and working in a fast-paced environment.
- Very comfortable asking probing questions to patients.
- Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance.
- Multitasking and proactive problem-solving.
- A high level of professionalism.
- Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
- Must be able to listen, sit, stand, bend, stoop, and walk throughout the day.
- Frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Must be in good physical condition to maneuver patients when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Urology experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepares daily exam rooms in the clinical area for patient care, including stocking all necessary supplies.
- Escorts patients to exam rooms, taking the required vital signs and obtaining urine specimens; performs dip and automated urinalysis and microscopic preparation and review when indicated.
- Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by the physician; document outcomes in EHR.
- Assists in the maintenance of all logs and records for OSHA/MOSHA.
- Adheres to and follows sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.
- Adheres to bio-hazardous or red bag waste policy and procedure for properly disposing of biomedical waste.
- May welcome and greet all patients and visitors in person or over the phone.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
