What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oncology Medical Assistant position at Oregon Specialty Group?
The Medical Assistant is key to department success because these front-line team members create efficient flow and a welcoming atmosphere for our patients on a daily basis. This position is responsible for administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, and assisting Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers with exams and bone marrow biopsies. Daily schedule management and timely documentation within the electronic health record creates smooth patient flow for the provider. MAs use critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to ensure timely, professional, and compassionate care.
This is a full-time position. After training has been completed, the candidate has their choice of four ten-hour shifts or five eight-hour shifts working Monday-Friday between the hours of 7am at 5:30pm.
Essential Job Functions
- Record patient’s medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examination, keeping the rooms neat, clean and stocked.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the Physician.
- Give medically appropriate instructions to patients under the direction of a Physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP).
- Ensure all related patient information is in electronic record prior to appointment.
- Prepare FMLA, prior authorizations and disability paperwork.
- Collaborate and work closely with other medical assistants and ancillary staff.
- Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- Schedule new and follow up appointments.
- Reports to the MA Supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Two years of MA experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant certificate
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software
- Experience with office medical procedures and treatments
- Knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual-Spanish
- Oncology or outpatient clinic experience ideal
A successful Medical Assistant will…
- Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Enjoy working with a diverse patient population
- Be adept at managing multiple changing priorities in an effective, organized manner
- Enjoy providing compassionate care during a challenging life season for our patients
- Be detail-oriented and highly organized
- Enjoy growing their knowledge of medical, organizational and administrative practices
- Always maintain confidentiality