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Medical Assistant- OncologyMedical Oncology Associates of San Diego • San Diego, CA, United States
Medical Assistant- Oncology

Medical Assistant- Oncology

Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego • San Diego, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego is a proud partner of One Oncology's network of the nations leading oncology practices.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description :

Objective : The Medical Assistant supports physicians, Nurse Practitioners, RNs, and staff in coordinating the needs of patients.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions :

  • Ensure patient satisfaction by providing excellent patients services. Addresses patients with a compassionate, friendly and caring attitude.
  • Rooms patients, accurately collect and records patients' vital statistics, allergies, medications and concerns.
  • Prepares exam rooms, stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
  • Effectively assists with prescriptions and authorizing drug refill requests.
  • Triage messages, routes and relays information to staff, providers, and patients in a timely manner.
  • Maintains detailed notes in patients' electronic records.
  • Maintains a high level of confidentiality for patients in accordance to HIPAA standards.
  • Effectively maintains a professional demeanor with patients, staff, and physicians at all times.
  • Back up infusion room medical assistant duties.
  • Effectively performs other duties as assigned

Pay range for this position is $21.00-$24.00 per hour.

Experience, Qualifications, Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited education institution
  • Current CPR certification required
  • California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license
  • Four years of work experience in venipuncture
  • Must comply with OSHA, HIPAA, and office policies and protocols.
  • Knowledge of computer / telephony support, preferably in a health care environment
  • Strong customer service background, preferably in health care environment
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Competence with computer processing functions and other standard office equipment
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Ability to calmly and professionally resolve customer issues with diplomacy and tact
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong organizational skills

    • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in computer processing functions and other standard office equipment.
  • Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to calmly and professionally resolve issues with diplomacy and tact.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Visual acuity to read a computer screen and paper documents; close and distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
  • Hearing acuity to converse with staff and customers in person and by phone.
  • ability to stoop, bend, kneel, reach with hands, and lift and move 10 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 25 pounds occasionally; ability to sit for hours at a time.
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