Medical Assistant Sr.

Fighting cancer takes great strength and courage. It also takes an exceptional team of Medical Assistants working alongside our physicians to provide support and be a part of our patients' experience in our clinics. We are looking for a dynamic, patient-centered Medical Assistant Sr to join our exceptional team.

If you like multi-tasking and being that friendly face to patients before they meet with their doctor, we want you to join our team.

About Us:

Our mission is to increase access to and advance the delivery of high-quality cancer care in America. As part of US Oncology, one of the nation's largest healthcare services networks dedicated exclusively to cancer treatment and research, we can quickly bring the latest advances in cancer care to our patients. Most importantly, we understand the special needs of cancer patients, and are devoted to caring for the whole person, not just the disease. Our physicians and staff treat patients in over 17 locations throughout the state including Goodyear, Green Valley, Phoenix, Prescott Valley, Scottsdale, and Tucson.

Benefits:

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package that includes, 401K Profit Sharing Plan, Critical Care Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Spending Account, Legal Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off Plan, Short and Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Insurance.

To make a difference in someone's life, you don't have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful or perfect. You just have to care.

In your job, you will have the ability to make a difference in a patient's journey by:

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as
• Record patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication
• Obtain all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or
• Prepare and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Assists with delegated patient education including but not limited to distributing education literature, etc.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, including but not limited to, hormones and biological growth factors.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admissions and schedules appointments to follow-up on receipt of test results, as applicable
• Assists with select pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed. Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows
• Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.
• Performs other administrative duties, i.e. data entry, filing faxing reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.
• Maintains indigent drug program and sample drug program as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• Minimum five years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification

What You Bring to the Team:

• Oncology experience a plus.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Phlebotomy experience

The safety of our patients and staff is our top priority. Masks may be required in all Arizona Oncology facilities regardless of vaccination status. Candidates who accept employment including current employees who are applying for internal positions, are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to their start date. Religious and medical exemptions are available to those who meet the criteria.