Medical Oncology Medical Assistant

TheMedical OncologyMedical Assistantcoordinatesclinical 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.

PrimaryDuties &Responsibilities:

• Preparesdaily 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;performsdip and automated urinalysis and microscopic preparation and review when indicated.

• Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medicalquestions,and concerns as directed by the physician;documentoutcomes 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 ofbiomedical waste.

• Maywelcome and greet all patients and visitors in person or over the phone.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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. Urologyexperience is a plus.(ALL REGIONS EXCEPT ARIZONA).

• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant programand will be verified prior to employment; Medical Assistant Certificationpreferred.(ARIZONA ONLY).

• Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vitals, and processing specimens.

Direct Reports:

• N/A.

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Attention to detailandwillingnessto learn.

• Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections,obtaining vitals,and processing specimens.

• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology,ICD,and CPT Codes.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.

• Proficient computer software and database skills.

• Comfortablespeaking on the phone andworking in a fast-paced environment.

• Very comfortable asking probing questions to patients.

• Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patientattitude.

• Maintain HIPAA compliance.

• Multitasking and proactiveproblem-solving.

• A high level of professionalism.

• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.

Travel:

• As part of your position’s requirements, you are expected to travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.

Physical Requirements for theJob:

• Must be able tolisten,sit, stand, bend, stoop,and walkthroughoutthe 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 conditiontomaneuver patients whennecessary.

Job Type:Full-TimePay Range:$20.00 - $22.00 per hour Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level,and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which theposition is located, in accordance with applicable laws.This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extendedand accepted.Equal Opportunity Employer:Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do notdiscriminatebased onrace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteranstatus, or sexual orientation.The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employmentbackground check.