Medical Assistant

Overview

Medical Assistant

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute is looking to add a Medical Assistant to its team in Eugene, Oregon. As part of the Medical Oncology department, this MA would be the initial clinical points of contact for patients, helping to room patients, assist with imaging orders, and supporting the team with daily assigned tasks. An outgoing, team-oriented individual that is hungry to learn will find the most success in this role. If you have a passion for service and want to support the health and wellness of our patients, then we want to hear from you!

The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $20.00-$29.54. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

Employment Type: 1.0 FTE (40 hr/week)

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Location: Eugene, OR

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.

• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.

• Processes, sends and follows up on imaging, genetic testing and misc. orders

• Attains insurance prior authorization for medication and consult referrals.

• Performs chart prep for upcoming patient appointments.

• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.

• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.

• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.

• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.

• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.

• 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.

• Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.

• Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc, as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent

• 1-3 years of experience

• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred

• NCMA certification strongly preferred

• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.