Medical Assistant Outpatient Oncology

Medical Assistant Outpatient Oncology

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Diploma program from an accredited educational institute
• Medical Assistant Certificate preferred, not required
• 2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant or related position in an outpatient clinic/medical office setting is preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and CPR certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Live and exemplify TOI core values, providing outstanding customer service and promoting a positive experience for patients and staff members
• Greet and interview patients to gather health history, take appropriate vital signs such as patient height, weight, and blood pressure, review current medications, and record in medical record
• Maintain accurate patient medical records, including demographic, current medications and/or labs, allergies, insurance, and prescription information
• Schedule appointments, complete patient registration, and collect payments, as needed
• Administer medications and injections as directed by physician
• Manage patient care flow and help to identify opportunities for improvement
• Support patient education efforts by explaining policies, procedures, and services to patients using administrative knowledge
• Assist with inventory organization and stocking of exam rooms and labs
• Provide support to pharmacy department including processing prescriptions, preparing and labeling medications, obtaining authorizations, assisting patients with applying for financial assistance, and inventory management, as needed
• Maintain and protect confidentiality of all organizational information including patient and financial information
• Participate in staff huddles and meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate preferred, not required
• 2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant or related position in an outpatient clinic/medical office setting is preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and CPR certification preferred